'A luminous collection filled with stories of resistance, innovation, joy, and love, We've Got This shows that the biggest challenge disabled parents face is not their disability, but how ableist society is. I'm so glad this book exists!'
-- Eloise Rickman, author of
Extraordinary Parenting'We've Got This shows what's possible - that disabled people make brilliant parents. Eliza Hull is a skilful curator. This book should be mandatory reading for healthcare professionals, educators, and everyone wanting to be a better disability ally.'
-- Carly Findlay OAM, writer, speaker and appearance activist
'We've Got This sparkles with insight that will make sense to every parent trying to figure out a way to live with whatever curveball the universe has thrown their way. Surprise is a constant. There is no such thing as normal. And it's not a sin to admit that you don't always know what you are doing. The stories of disabled parents in this book prove that love and ingenuity are a powerful combination.'
-- Al Etmanski, author of
The Power of Disability'Eliza is a legend - and a great advocate for our community. This book will help a lot of people!'
-- Dylan Alcott, Paralympian
'We've Got This is the book I needed many years ago when I was considering whether to have children. Now, as I embark on motherhood, these stories from these incredible parents will teach me so much.'
-- Nas Campanella, journalist
'Such an important book. Joyous, eye-opening, and deeply moving, these powerful stories will challenge long-held assumptions and hopefully shift societal attitudes towards disabled parents. Everyone should read this.'
-- Francesca Martinez, author of
What the **** Is Normal?!'All parenting is a leap of faith: with a disability it's a powerful affirmation of life - as the stories in We've Got This demonstrate.'
-- Virginia Trioli, journalist and radio/TV presenter
'We've Got This challenges the narrow stereotype of what disability looks like. It shows that disabled people are parents too - and bloody good ones at that! Thank you, Eliza, for disrupting the discourse.'
-- Lisa Cox, media professional and disability advocate
'Full of deep, beautiful, important stories. I've learnt so much from this book.'
-- Clare Bowditch, musician, actress, and radio presenter
'Eye-opening and heartwarming, We've Got This will make you laugh, cry, and rethink disability entirely. A must-read.'
-- Holly Ransom, public speaker and author of
The Leading Edge'This is the book I needed on my pregnancy journey. It's a source of affirmation and representation that disabled parents deserve.'
-- Alexis Hillyard, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and creator of Stump Kitchen
'An important and necessary read.'
* The Bookseller *
'Something I admire about Hull is that ... She wants to do the best for the disability community as a whole.'
* The Saturday Paper *
'Everyone should find something empowering in this first major anthology by parents with disabilities. They show what's achievable: disabled people make exceptional parents.'
* PS News *
'Parenthood can tangle with grief and loss. Disability can include joy and abundance. And goddammit - disabled parents exist.'
-- Rebekah Taussig
'We've Got This attests to the capacities of disabled parents and to the joys of parenting in an authentic way.'
* ArtsHub *
'Eliza Hull begins the book by stating that being a disabled parent is a rebellious act. What follows are riveting essays that explain why, all brimming with creativity and pluck.'
-- Louise Kinross, Editor of
BLOOM and Special Projects Manager at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Canada
'There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding disabled parents. One of ableism's greatest myths questions our capacity to bring a child into our lives. For this reason there is so much joy in reading this book. Reading so many wonderful essays addressing how parenting plays out for other disabled parents opens doors to my own joy parenting. So open the book already!'
-- Neil Hughes, Paralympic snowboarder and disability advocate
'Being a disabled parent is a rebellious act, which is why We've Got This is so important. Although disabled parents exist in substantial numbers, they remain in the shadows. This groundbreaking anthology confronts this phenomenon by telling the stories of parents with disabilities and their families - in their voices. We've Got This is a must-read!'
-- Robyn M. Powell, disability advocate and Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law
'As the mother of a daughter with a disability I am grateful for Eliza Hull's We've Got This: essays by disabled parents. There is a lot I can give to my daughter, but perspective on what it's like to be a disabled parent is not one of those things. Of course, these stories aren't just for her: they're for everyone! The world needs to become more deeply acquainted with the breadth and depth of humanity found within the stories and experiences of disabled individuals, including disabled parenthood. This book is a revelation and full of beauty, humour, and grace. It's hard to be what you can't see - thank you to Eliza and all the parents in this book sharing their stories to help my daughter, and others, see ever more possibility.'
-- Amy Webb, disability advocate and author of
When Charley Met Emma and
Awesomely Emma'The rawness, vulnerability, and authenticity in these stories is refreshing! Too often in the disability community we don't feel reflected accurately in TV, news, and the media, and these stories shine a light on that. The need to be heard and respected is something we can all relate to, disabled or not, and these messages are exactly what we need to hear more of.'
-- Marco Pasqua, public speaker and accessibility consultant
