My Left Foot (book)

My Left Foot is an autobiographical book written by Christy Brown, published in 1954. The book details Brown's life living with cerebral palsy. Confined to a wheelchair and with severely limited control over his body, Brown learned to communicate and create art using the only limb he could reliably control: his left foot. The book chronicles his childhood experiences, his struggles with communication and movement, and his eventual success in learning to read, write, and paint. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in mid-20th century Ireland and celebrates Brown's determination, resilience, and artistic talent. My Left Foot is considered a significant work of disability literature and a powerful testament to the human spirit. The book was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film of the same name.