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A review by ambershelf
The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight by Andrew Leland
5.0
an intimate narrative that delves into the complex themes of transitioning to blindness due to a genetic disorder and the history & politics of disability movements. I love the breath Leland covers, from his own reframing of blindness as his sight deteriorates, intersectionality in the disability community where BIPOC and working-class individuals face increasingly more prejudice, to the ethics of family planning and treatment for his condition. I've never considered how exclusive treatments can feel for patients as someone working in drug development. I'm incredibly grateful to have read BLIND, which will forever change how I approach my work. There's also so much more to love about this phenomenal book; I highly recommend BLIND to everyone looking for informative yet personal nonfiction on disability justice.