In this book Dr Silver who has devoted his life to the treatment of spinal injuries achieves a unique balance of historical perspective and neurological expertise... Dr Silver worked with Dr Guttmann for four years and so developed the expertise to become the Consultant in charge of the Liverpool Regional Paraplegic Centre... I can commend this book highly both to neurologists and to students of medical history.' From the Foreword by Sir Roger Bannister This was a thoroughly good read which I would recommend to anyone with an interest in spinal cord injury. Lesley Casey, Alexander