Michael Coatesworth

Blind saviour Michael Coatesworth

Set against a panoramic background from England to India and spanning eight decades, this epic family saga follows the courageous and spirited Celia, as she overcomes hardship and tragedy to truly define the human spirit. At nineteen, she shows the courage and spirit that will follow her through her life. Just before her marriage to her beloved Bill Tucker takes place, he is killed in an accident. Celia appeared to have lost her will to live. She was placed in a savage mental institution where she spent the next 25 years. Released to her loving family, Celiaas life begins again. Her fear of doctors and hospitals kept Celia from saying anything about her eyesight that was gradually worsening. Blind and going deaf, she raises her brotheras five children as her own.