Just Human: The Quest For Disability Wisdom, Respect, And Inclusion

Synopsis

Born without sight, Dr. Arielle Silverman has never missed the visual. Being blind never bothered her much but, as she grew, she discovered others saw her blindness very differently. Many people saw her as either helpless or inspirational, but rarely did they see her as just human, with the same capacities and desires as her peers. Arielle has spent a lifetime exploring ways to foster respect and inclusion, not only for blind people like her, but for all of us whose bodies or minds differ from the norm.

In Just Human, she reflects on her formative years and presents unique anecdotes from her life that carry teachable moments for all of us. She recalls the feel of her mother’s embrace, the smell of her grandparents’ brisket, the inner sensations of a preteen crush, the music on her wedding day, and scholarly lessons from her dissertation research. Her words paint pictures from her mind’s eye: a vision of a world where we can radically accept ourselves and our fellow humans, while at the same time work to change systems of inequality. As she writes of the past and the present, Arielle looks toward the future, considering how we can build a more inclusive world for those who come after us.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9798985176803

Publisher:

Disability Wisdom Publishing

Date of Addition:

01/26/22

Copyrighted By:

Disability Wisdom Publishing

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Psychology

Submitted By:

Michelle Chan

Proofread By:

N/A

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.