What's Done Cannot Be Undone - A memoir of a life off balance

Athena Stevens has never learned the name of the doctor whose lack of intervention at her birth lead to her cerebral palsy, but she feels the consequences of his actions - and inaction - every day. The factor observed first and foremost in her life will forever be the effects of what other people have done to her, rather than her accomplishments. And yet, she was groomed to believe that she would overcome any force that stood in her way. This complex, lyrical, gut-punch of a memoir delves into the reality that, for every action there is an equal, opposite reaction, and that changing the world single-handedly is as impossible as defying the laws of physics.

About the author

Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. She is a student at Harvard University, specializing in neuropsychology, and is host of the podcast Neuroblast. A leading voice in contemporary theatre, Athena's work has been performed at Finborough Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe, where she stepped down as associate artist after whistleblowing on safeguarding policies and disability discrimination, prompting a lawsuit and multi-year investigation. Her other work includes the feature documentary Day of Small Things (Channel 4), the radio play Reluctant Spiritwith music by Arvo Pärt (BBC Radio 3) and three web series (YouTube). Athena was the first spokesperson for women in the media of the Women's Equality Party and a founder of Primadonna Literary Festival. Born in Chicago, she now lives in London.

Product details

• Authors: Athena Stevens, Stevens Athena
• Publisher: Harlequin (UK)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9780008557300
• ISBN: 978-0-00-855730-0
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 240 mm x 34 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Memoirs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / People with Disabilities, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, Social discrimination & inequality, Disability: social aspects, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice, Social discrimination and social justice, Relating to people with cerebral palsy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disability