Stories have the power to transcend limitations, offering insight, inspiration, and connection.
Among the most compelling voices in literature are those of authors who have experienced life-altering events, such as spinal cord injuries, and have chosen to share their journeys through the written word. These writers not only challenge societal perceptions of disability but also enrich the literary landscape with perspectives shaped by resilience, introspection, and transformation.
In this post, we celebrate a selection of books authored by individuals who have acquired a spinal cord injury. Their works span genres and themes, from memoirs and fiction to poetry and advocacy, each offering a unique lens into the human experience.
Whether you’re seeking powerful storytelling, personal growth, or a deeper understanding of life with a spinal cord injury, these authors deliver narratives that are as enlightening as they are empowering.
Know of a book that should be in this list? Please let us know by emailing community@scia.org.au
Please note; these book titles have been recommended by our members and/or social media followers, and are not endorsed by SCIA, nor do we receive any renumeration or benefits for their listings.
| Title | Author | |
| Growing Up Disabled in Australia | Carly Findlay |  |
| Pushing the Limits: Life, Marathons & Kokoda | Kurt Fearnley with Warwick Green |  |
| Never Tell Me Never | Janine Shepherd |  |
| Able | Dylan Alcott |  |
| Walk On | Peter Murray |  |
| I Fight, You Fight | Alex Noble |  |
| Stronger | Dinesh Palipana |  |
| How to be Disabled and Proud | Cathy Reay |  |
| The Girl who fell from the sky | Emma Carey |  |
| Nalevate | Lanale Robinson |  |
| Before & After | James Skouge & Sterling Krysler |  |
| Penguin Bloom | Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive |  |
| Still Me | Christopher Reeves |  |
| Nothing is Impossible | Christopher Reeves |  |
| Unbroken | Alex McKinnon |  |
Know of a book that should be in this list? Please let us know by emailing community@scia.org.au
NB: these book titles have been recommended by our members and/or social media followers, and are not endorsed by SCIA, nor do we receive any renumeration or benefits for their listings.
