Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
$66.42
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
27 September 2016
Summary
When he was a kid, Quentin Kenihan loved Superman. Ironic, really. Quentin didn’t need kryptonite to reveal his weakness - born with a rare bone disorder, osteogenesis imperfecta, his bones broke all on their own.
When Quentin was seven, Mike Willesee made a documentary about him. Australians fell in love with his wit, and never-say-die attitude. Over the years he grew up before our eyes. But there was a dark side to his life. The true story was never told … until now. A story of aban…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733635359 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733635350 |
| Author: | Quentin Kenihan |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 27 September 2016 |
| Weight: | 466g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 155mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
This honest, at times heartbreaking, memoir is a a story to inspire others to chase their dreams.
This honest, at times heartbreaking, memoir is a a story to inspire others to chase their dreams. * Queensland Times *
‘A disarmingly honest and surprisingly affecting book that in many ways is as much about fame itself as about fame because of a disability’. * Daily Review *
a courageous memoir * City Messenger *
About The Author
Quentin Kenihan
Quentin Kenihan was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta. At seven, he became famous because of the Mike Willesee documentary QUENTIN. Australians fell in love with Quentin for his wit and unique take on life and over the years he drifted in and out of public view for reasons this book will reveal.
Quentin is a disability activist, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, radio host, actor and film critic. Quentin’s stage show ‘Quentin: I’m 40 … Now What’ sold out at the Adelaide Festival and there are plans to bring it to the eastern states. He appeared in the film FURY ROAD and is currently the film reviewer for ABC 891 Adelaide radio breakfast program.
Quentin lives in Adelaide.
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