Three-Quarter Man: Pranks, Passion and Paralympics

by Sam Bramham

Sam Bramham doesn't let a disability slow him down, or quell his larrikin streak. He's a force of nature, as famous for making mischief as for winning Paralympic medals in the pool.

Despite an 'international incident' or two, Sam was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for being an inspiration and role model.

With his competitive spirit still burning, Sam is on the road to Rio, determined to win gold for Australia in the first ever Paralympic triathlon.

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Diane in Australia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sam was born in 1988 with a deformity in his right leg. He tells what it was like growing up, his surgeries, how he got into swimming, the events he participated in, etc. He's a fairly upbeat sort of bloke, and his writing reflects this.

3 Stars = I liked the book. Glad I read it.

[Ally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tears, lots of tears. It's the closest approach most of us'll have to schizophrenia: intermittently going from hysterical laugh to heart-break and crying pretty much through all of it. One of my OT friends back in Melbs recommended it and while reading it I realized we actually met him and his family through his older brother Josh. I had no idea of the story behind his success, they're all kind, very funny and rather remarkable people. I work with people who deal with disability on my professional practice and I've referred young patients and their parents to this book for a comical and inspiring view on the challenges they face, hoping they'll feel encouraged and empowered by the possibilities, just an example of what they can achieve through hard work and determination. A true testament of the reliance of human spirit

[Mathew Gregson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heart warming, funny, inspiring. Grins and tears, mostly at the same time.