Dubbo NSW, 13 September 2021 – Author Sue-Ellen Lovett’s new book, “Johno & The Blind Chick – Walk In My Shoes” has just been released. Blind mother, amputee brother, sister with the same disease that caused Sue-Ellen’s total blindness; how’s that for a huge amount of feeling sorry for yourself to be born into that family?
But no!
Sue-Ellen embraces life with a philosophy of – ‘If there isn’t a light at the end of the tunnel you’re looking down, bloody go down and light it yourself!
How’s that for ability not disability!
Not bad when you discover what Sue-Ellen’s day-to-day life includes:
· EVERY day she gets lost trying to navigate around her back yard.
· EVERY day she gets zapped by one of the properties electric fences.
· EVERY day she walks into something ouch; a wall, a tree, a table, a snake!
· EVERY day this amazing Australian gets out of bed, gives generously to others and changes peoples and companies lives and financial positions with her determination and commitment to Make A Difference and Be A Positive Role Model.
What readers are already saying:
“If you had told me that the person who’d be able to teach me to see, to listen, to enrich my day-to-day life with a joy, a laughter, and an ability to celebrate life, even the suckiest moments, was a Blind Chick, I’d never have believed you.” Jacqueline Thompson (NSW)
Sue-Ellen shares insights into how people make their own disability.
Be inspired by the incredible ways Sue-Ellen has overcome adversity. When this Blind Chick tells you to get off your arse and make things happen, and she’s got a list of achievements that make even the most enthusiastic Award collector gag, people get off their arses!
What you experience in this book isn’t just words on a page.
It isn’t simply the journey of a 60-year-old Blind Chick and her big horse Johno, 1.9m/6.2 feet tall at the wither. Yes it charts their Plight, their Fight and their Heartbreak, but don’t expect sunshine and roses, this is a real story. Sadly, Johno dies!
These pages contain the stuff of fairy tales and magic. Let them help you declutter and be available to some of the day-to-day mysteries of life. Goodness that escapes most of us because the pace of life gets way to busy and cluttered.
Be prepared to be shocked, joyously surprised.
This inspirational woman knows from experience that every cloud does have a silver lining – you just have to look for it.
Welcome to your brave step into how to live life – all the highs, lows, farting, belching, ugly and beautiful bits. Come grab life with both hands and get connected to your best self. A part of you you may not have even known has been quietly waiting, waiting for you to see it.
In this book Sue-Ellen helps you find your silver lining.
Sue-Ellen Lovett is the author of two books, wife of 20+ years with husband Matthew in Dubbo, Cancer Survivor, Paralympic Medalist, the only totally blind rider to compete at Grand Prix level in the world, was once ranked 4th in the world, is in the Top 10% of Australian elite dressage riders and has over 35 Major Awards, including 21 years as Australia Day Ambassador. A documentary about Sue-Ellen’s life with Johno is nearing completion, her autobiography is due out in 2022 and another major fundraiser is in the pipeline.
Her achievements include raising over $3.2 million dollars for various charities while doing long distance rides on horseback. How’s 54 days in the saddle riding from Cairns to the Gold Coast sound? She has spoken to over 50,000 people at over 950 events in over 650 locations around Australia. And did it all without getting paid for any of it.
Sue-Ellen Lovett MEDIA KIT: Dropbox link
Buy Johno & The Blind Chick books: The Adventure Starts Here
CLICK to see Sue-Ellen in Action:
Podcast – Inspirational Sue-Ellen Lovett (Aug 2021)
Meet Sue-Ellen and try NOT to be impressed!
Asked to leave – denied entry to different venues
Keeping the Dream Alive – Living Markers
Brave and Oh So Generous
Fundraising Ride for Dubbo Oncology Unit
