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CHI (V) - SIG City Book Club - "The Country of the Blind" by Andrew Leland

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From the Amazon review site -"We meet Andrew Leland as he’s suspended in the liminal state of the soon-to-be blind: he’s midway through his life with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that ushers those who live with it from sightedness to blindness over years, even decades. He grew up with full vision but starting in his teenage years, his sight began to degrade from the outside in. Soon— but without knowing exactly when—he will likely have no vision left.

Full of apprehension but also dogged curiosity, Leland embarks on a sweeping exploration of the state of being that awaits him: not only the physical experience of blindness but also its language, politics, and customs. He negotiates his changing relationships with his wife and son and with his own sense of self as he moves from his mainstream, “typical” life to one with a disability.

Part memoir, part historical and cultural investigation, 
The Country of the Blind represents Leland’s determination not to merely survive this transition but to grow from it—to seek out and revel in that which makes blindness enlightening. Brimming with warmth and humor, it is an exhilarating tour of a new way of being."


Where: Virtual via zoom. A link will be sent to all who registered. The link will be sent upon registration as well as a reminder the week and day of the event.

Event contact: Del McCormick

The TTN City Book Group is a Special Interest Group (SIG) where each month we select a book to read and then meet virtually to discuss it. We usually meet once a month on a Tuesday at 7 PM. If you are interested in joining, email Del McCormick.

New members are always welcome!


Due to the limited capacity of this event, please be respectful of your fellow members and register only if you plan to participate. If you do need to cancel, please cancel as early as possible so that someone on the waitlist can join us.

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Date and Time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM

Event Contact(s)

Delanne Mccormick

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