Description
An inspirational autobiography from Christopher Reeve, the world-famous actor who brought Superman to life and created the superhero craze. The amazing true story of the real Superman in a wheelchair.
About the Author
Christopher Reeve established a reputation as one of America's leading actors through his role as the world's favourite superhero, Superman. After being paralysed in an accident in an equestrian competition in 1995, he put a human face on spinal cord injury. Reeve was chairman of the board of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) and vice chairman of the National Organisation on Disability and lobbied vigorously for healthcare reform and funding of research. Nothing is Impossible, his follow-up autobiography to Still Me, was published by Century in 2002. He died in 2004.
Reviews
A story of enormous depth: honest, intelligent and compelling. I have rarely read anything as moving * Sunday Times *
Brave, funny and deeply moving * Sunday Telegraph *
Fascinating and utterly lacking in self-pity * Guardian *
Through his honesty, dignity, and clarity of purpose, Reeve has created an involving book and a meaningful life * New York Times Book Review *
Still me redefines the idea of hero . . . In this detailed and well-written autobiography, Reeve proves that, in many ways, he has transcended previous accomplishments through his courage and character * Boston Globe *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099257288
Author Christopher Reeve
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm