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Book Recommendations Featuring Realistic Blind Characters (self.Blind)
submitted by TheBlindCreative
Edit: In retrospect, I recognize that walking with a guide in an airport is necessary. I was more so turned off by the main characters almost complete dependence on her 7 year-old brother for guidance. There was a moment in which the main character fell over a piece of luggage while in pursuit of her brother when he ran off. Of course, using a cane while running can be difficult or simply impossible, so that could have occurred even if she had a cane.
Hi. I was wondering if any of you have any book recommendations featuring blind characters beyond biographies or the novel, “All the Light that We Cannot See”. I would prefer a contemporary book, but any time period or genre is welcome. I was just reading “She is Not Invisible”, but I couldn’t continue on as the main character was being guided by her sighted little brother through an airport and lacked a cane or guide dog. The book has featured an interesting plot so far, but I found the accuracy issues quite annoying.
Hi. I was wondering if any of you have any book recommendations featuring blind characters beyond biographies or the novel, “All the Light that We Cannot See”. I would prefer a contemporary book, but any time period or genre is welcome. I was just reading “She is Not Invisible”, but I couldn’t continue on as the main character was being guided by her sighted little brother through an airport and lacked a cane or guide dog. The book has featured an interesting plot so far, but I found the accuracy issues quite annoying.
retrolental_morose 2 points 2y ago
I have had a guide dog and still use a cane. I'd maintain physical contact with my daughter similar age to Laureth's brother) through a busy airport as much to know where she is and that she's safe as to be guided.
TheBlindCreative [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Hi. Looking back, you are definitely right that places like an airport is a more extreme situation in which guiding is more necessary. However, from what I initially read, Laureth just seemed to be excessively reliant on her brother’s vision for navigation by lacking any mobility skills relating to cane use. Even when guided by other family members or friends, I have been almost walked into objects because they sometimes forget about accounting for the additional width. Utilizing a cane can help mitigate such accidents. Situations in which one could be separated from there guide can happen and basic navigation skills can make the occurrence more manageable. Holding her brother’s hand for his own safety is also a valid point.
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
Joe Heap's "The Rules of Seeing" was pretty interesting
BlueRock956 1 points 2y ago
I like Blind Curb which is about a detective who loses his vision. I believe its a thriller book.
napoleon88 1 points 2y ago
what about Wake by Robert J Sawyer? Its...far from perfect but there were a few things it got really right.
DrillInstructorJan 1 points 2y ago
Well, I'd get guided through an airport, or take a ride on the little electric car, which is sort of fun, but I'd have a cane welded into my hand while I did it!
TheBlindCreative [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Hi. In retrospect, you are definitely right that walking with a guide in an airport is more understandable.
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