The Spiral Cage. Animal, Vegetable, Human! or Mineral. (Al Davison – a Life) - ACE212.4

Caption: "All you need is…." Maggie Lawrence talking about the development of her relationship with Davison. Images from The Spiral Cage. Davison’s VO talking about the benefits of a physical relationship. Lawrence says she was initially frightened about being portrayed in the book; Davison believes it was necessary in order to complete a cycle in their lives. Caption: "Seeking Spirit." Davison talks about his becoming a Buddhist. Davison and Lawrence praying. His VO talking about curing his Spina Bifida through Buddhist practice. Davison and Lawrence walking in the country. Davison VO talking about having accumulated large numbers of sketches, etc., which a friend suggested, in 1984, he should try to have published as part of an autobiography. He believes this is "the right time" for the book to appear, and hopes it will challenge attitudes to disability. He believes that all his past experiences – including the bad ones – have taught him about himself, and have given him a positive attitude to the future. Credits, with photographs of Davison as a baby.