Through St. Dunstan's to Light
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A shell wound in June 1917 changes the life of Canadian soldier James H. Rawlinson, leaving him blind and dependent on others as he moves through military hospitals in France. His personal account follows the immediate shock of that injury and the difficult conversations that help him face permanent sight loss. The opening combines fear and physical discomfort with pointed humour about ambulance travel and hospital care.
At St. Dunstan's, the focus turns to training, work and the support of fellow veterans and staff. Rawlinson describes the spirit encouraged by Sir Arthur Pearson and recalls learning Braille in London when an air raid interrupts the lesson. Chapters on workshops, recreation and the viewpoint of people without sight broaden the account beyond the battlefield. Readers interested in the First World War and the history of disability will find a soldier's perspective on rebuilding confidence and practical independence.
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- James H. Rawlinson
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- World War I History
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