Invisible: A Memoir
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A spare, poetic memoir of an artist who was blinded in a sudden act of violence, leading to a profound meditation on what it means to see and be seen: "Invisible puts questions of life and suffering... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416593667
ISBN13:9781416593669
Release Date:January 2010
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:7.1" x 0.7" x 5.1"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is one of the most powerful books I have read. It is about what is life really about after all, personal strength, the reality of discouragement, facing very challenging change, and the critical importance about believing in one's ability to lead a rewarding life. I have only just finished it, and will wait a little while before returning to read it again. Although the author doesn't gloss over the extraordinary difficulties he has encountered in his thinking about living without sight, I am uplifted and encouraged by him. This is a tremendous little volume, and one I recommend to anyone who is interested in how people summon courage and intelligence to thrive despite life's most difficult suprises.
Visceral moving memoir similar to Styron's Darkness Visible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is an amazing memoir about a painter who was blinded many years ago when burglars attacked him in his New York City apartment. Since then he's traveled the world alone trying to maintain his independence despite his blindness. His writing is very visceral and moving and leaves quite an impact. It reminded me of William Styron's Darkness Visible. I've heard the author on NPR before and he's a great speaker.
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