UNBRIDLING

248pp., colour illus., paperback, Indeed Books, Cape Town, 2025

ISBN: 9781037085871

A memoir by para-athlete Sheryl James, who was born cerebral palsied. Her Christian faith journey led to an unlikely bronze medal at the 2020/2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games. 

This book grew out of Sheryl’s public speaking engagements and the journals that she and her mother Sandy kept as they experienced her ‘unbridling’.

"I commend you, Sheryl, for your courage and perseverance. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray that your journey will greatly encourage the lives of many." Gavin (Magic) Johnson, former Springbok rugby player and member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad

"I am astounded at Sheryl’s faith, determination and ability to persevere. This book will most definitely be an inspiration for people who have any disability.." Wessel Strauss, former President of World Polocrosse and of South African Polocrosse

Sheryl James holds a BA (Health and Social Sciences-Psychology).

Sandy James worked as a school principal and educator at a Christian School for thirty years.