An Uncertain Voyage: An Autobiography

Here is a rare story of courage and determination. Anthony Babington did not exactly enter the world sucking a silver spoon but, from an early age, was determined to become a barrister. However, in the campaign after D-Day, he was desperately wounded--losing the use of all his limbs and even the power of speech. He gradually learnt to speak again and, with the exception of his right arm, his limbs became semi-functional. Then he contracted tuberculosis. Despite all difficulties, he took his Bar examinations. Not only did he work as a barrister, but he also became a stipendiary magistrate, then a Circuit Judge, and was made a Bencher of his Inn in London.