Through St. Dunstan's to Light

The author recounts being blinded in action, evacuated to hospital, and sent to a specialized rehabilitation centre where blind men are taught Braille, shorthand, and practical trades to restore independence. He details workshops in boot repair, carpentry, mat and basket weaving, poultry-raising, and leisure activities, alongside visits from members of the royal family and other public figures. Interwoven with recollections of front-line service are observations on the institution's spirit, the practical training methods, daily routines, humour and camaraderie that sustain the residents, and the gradual reconstruction of purpose and identity after loss of sight.