{"title":"Justin Yerbury","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspiring works of \u003cem\u003eJustin Yerbury\u003c\/em\u003e, a prominent figure whose life and career have left an indelible mark in the field of neuroscience. Known not only for his groundbreaking research but also for his own personal journey, Yerbury's writings offer a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of living with motor neurone disease (MND).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis poignant book, \u003cstrong\u003eFighting Fate\u003c\/strong\u003e, falls under the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category and is a testament to resilience and determination. It provides an intimate account of his experiences and the fight against a debilitating illness, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the human side of scientific pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYerbury's contributions extend beyond the scientific community, as he continues to inspire readers with his story of courage and dedication. His works are not just memoirs but are motivational tales that resonate with anyone facing adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003cem\u003eJustin Yerbury\u003c\/em\u003e collection and be moved by the profound insights and heartfelt narratives of one of the most respected voices in modern science and personal memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fighting-fate-by-justin-yerbury-9781922930347","title":"Fighting Fate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Yerbury made a promise to his mother while she was dying of motor neurone disease (MND) that he would do everything he could to find a cure. MND had already taken several members of Justin's family, and he learned that they carried a rare genetic form of the disease that gave them a fifty-fifty chance of inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesperate to help his loved ones, Justin went to university to study science, eventually becoming a professor of molecular biology at the University of Wollongong and one of the world's leading experts on MND. While in New York, delivering a lecture on his groundbreaking research, Justin felt his thumb stop working—'the beast' that had lurked so long in the shadows had caught up with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow 99 per cent paralysed and able to move only his eyeballs, Justin refuses to yield. With eye-tracking software, he has written his extraordinary memoir, \u003cem\u003eFighting Fate\u003c\/em\u003e, to shine light on this terrible disease and to show that, even in the bleakest of moments, there is always a reason to keep fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll proceeds from this book will be donated to Fight MND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843567177964,"sku":"9781922930347","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17714593482872.jpg?v=1758804027"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/justin-yerbury.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}