If Only They Knew

Peter Cordwell was a teenager when he was first diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, an inherited, progressive disorder in which the brain fails to regulate the body's posture and the strength and direction of limb movements. Now in his late 50s, If Only They Knew is a powerful and thought-provoking account of his life to date, documenting his successful career, extensive travel, and his tireless voluntary work in both the Scouting movement and on behalf of the Friedreich's Ataxia Group. After his diagnosis as an adolescent, peter decided to '…take whatever life offered and try to do my best, taking each day as it came…' This incredibly positive attitude is in evidence throughout his auto biography, and has undoubtedly enabled him to achieve so much in his remarkable life. This compelling record of his life story is moving, humorous and highly inspirational.