Abstract
Notes on Blindness: A Journey Through the Dark By John M. Hull Profile Books, 221pp, $24.99
The Many Ways of Seeing: A True Story of Blindness, Friendship and Adventure By Nick Gleeson with Peter Bishop Peter Bishop Books, 191pp, $29.99
Patient H69: The Story of My Second Sight By Vanessa Potter Bloomsbury, 288pp, $24.99
Lost in the dark. Blindness is one of our greatest fears. We rely on our sight to navigate, not only our physical environment but also our social and emotional world. Loss of vision has profound effects on all aspects of life and relationships. As such, these three books are not just about blindness, or adapting to the physical constraints of blindness, but more specifically about adapting emotionally.
The Many Ways of Seeing: A True Story of Blindness, Friendship and Adventure By Nick Gleeson with Peter Bishop Peter Bishop Books, 191pp, $29.99
Patient H69: The Story of My Second Sight By Vanessa Potter Bloomsbury, 288pp, $24.99
Lost in the dark. Blindness is one of our greatest fears. We rely on our sight to navigate, not only our physical environment but also our social and emotional world. Loss of vision has profound effects on all aspects of life and relationships. As such, these three books are not just about blindness, or adapting to the physical constraints of blindness, but more specifically about adapting emotionally.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 22-22 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | The Australian |
| Volume | Aug 5-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Aug 2017 |
Keywords
- Blindness
- Sight
- Loss of vision
- Emotional adaptation