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Trevor Herdman was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire in 1953, the son of a Train Driver and a 'Housewife.' He sustained a Spinal Injury at the age of 19 following a diving accident he freely admits was the result of him, "showing off." He has a degree in Economics and worked in Local Government for 25 years, 18 as Leeds City Council's Principal Disability Equality Adviser - yes, that really was his job title. Trevor competed in the Paralympics in 1984, is an avid sports fan, particularly his beloved Doncaster Rovers, loves books, music, comedy and art, especially sculpture. He's been married for over 30 years, and has 2 children and 9 grandchildren
Reviewed by Roy T. James for Readers' Favorite
A picture of a dead horse: Living • Loving • Laughing • And Spinal Injury by Trevor Herdman begins with his last year in school, a time for unbridled fun with his friends. During one such occasion of revelry, an accident at a swimming pool leaves him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. After long periods of rehabilitation where he got used to his wheelchair, he continues his studies and lands a job with the help of the Disabled Resettlement Office. He meets many women in his quest for life and ends up with a permanent relationship. He now continues his journey with her as a happier paraplegic with active involvement in many outdoor activities.
A picture of a dead horse: Living • Loving • Laughing • And Spinal Injury by Trevor Herdman is an inspiring tale of determination and an invisible strength. At no stage could I detect a sign of despondency or helplessness, though Trevor’s injury easily justifies it. On the contrary, a rather lingering sense of humor permeates the book. Devoting one's rehabilitation days to mastering the technique of maneuvering the wheelchair up a kerb as well as the advanced one of dropping down backwards certainly needs some spirit. Meeting his future wife and asking permission from her children to propose to her is the best example of all. This is a page turner; I felt a great sense of loss after I saw the photograph of the Paralympics Air Weapons Team. No more pages left to read!
