Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice
by Molly Burke
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From social media star and change-maker Molly Burke, a vulnerable, honest, and darkly humorous memoir on navigating the challenges of being a blind woman in a sighted worldWhen Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn't stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty show more pageant, but other people's narrow perceptions of her held her back.
Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life's lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements. Throughout her life, Molly has learned to appreciate the duality, and, most importantly, she's learned the beauty of being unapologetically yourself and standing up for what you truly believe in.
In Unseen, Molly chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, illuminating what her experiences have taught her and what she hopes others can learn from her hardship and successes. Part memoir, part rallying cry for a more compassionate and empathetic world, Unseen recounts Molly's life and experiences fighting against the expectations society set for her and, in doing so, helps readers find their own voice, inner strength, and self-acceptance. show less
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I feel somewhat guilty about my review since the author has courageously overcome her sight disability and her writing is fast paced. That said there are things that I can't overcome. Ms. Burke seems pretty spooled and entitled and complains about everything. Virtually everyone mistreats her eventually the rooms she get on tour are too small and dirty etc. Little seems to please her. She calls herself a "creative" with a popular YouTube channel covering fashion and makeup. I guess in her own way she is helping people in a very shallow arena.
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- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 362.41092 — Society, Government, and Culture Social problems and social services Social Welfare People with disabilites Blindness Biography; History by Place Biography
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- HV1792 .B87 .A3 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Protection, assistance and relief Special classes People with disabilities
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- English
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