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26.06.2022 - 00:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who lost his disabled sister in childhood has been praised for using his inheritance to help others. Rob Martin was still affected by the death of his teenage sister Pauline from when he was just six, so he used the money inherited from his late mum Kath to publish a children's book Joe and Dusty Save The World.
The adorable picture book, which champions people with disabilities, tells the tale of a young disabled boy called Joe and his trusty support dog Dusty and their adventures together. The book explores themes of kindness, fun and love reports the Liverpool Echo.
Rob, 56, who is formerly from the Wirral and now lives in Greater Manchester, said: "Joe and Dusty is a book about a young boy who just happens to be disabled. I deliberately don't name Joe's disability because it is not a book about what he finds difficult or can't do. "The story's happy ending relies entirely upon Joe's strengths."
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He added: "Whilst it's a book about space and aliens, the underlying message is about celebrating people for their differences. It is also about the power of human connection, which is a very important message for everyone after the isolation we have all experienced over the last couple of years."
Rob and his real-life dog, also called Dusty, have been asked to visit schools and events around the north west to talk about the book and to highlight why being different is a strength. The freelance copywriter and marketing consultant began working on the plot several years ago but it was hearing a poem written by his sister at their mother's funeral in December 2019 that inspired him to write the book in catchy verse format.
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Cherylee Houston has been a part of the Coronation Street family for more than a decade. The actress has played Izzy Armstrong since 2010 and has become a firm favourite with ITV viewers over the years.
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