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Blind Veteran, 90, Pens Powerful War Novel
31 Jan
Summary
- A 90-year-old blind man has authored his first book.
- The novel explores families impacted by early 20th-century wars.
- Proceeds benefit Blind Veterans UK and other charities.
Robert Astington, a 90-year-old blind man, has successfully published his first novel, titled 'For the Love of a Child.' This literary achievement was made possible with support from veterans' charities.
The novel delves into the experiences of three ordinary families caught in the turmoil of early 20th-century conflicts. Astington, who began writing during the Covid pandemic, lost his sight progressively due to retinitis pigmentosa, becoming completely blind by age 70.
He utilized specialized computer software that reads text aloud and enables him to type. Astington emphasized the importance of creating an audiobook version for individuals with visual impairments, dyslexia, or blindness.
Proceeds from the book sales will be distributed to several charities, notably Blind Veterans UK, which played a crucial role in bringing his novel to fruition. Astington described his book as a story illustrating how warfare altered people's lives through separation.
