Planet of the Blind

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This was a stunning observation of the self-deception we practice when denying a disability. What Kuusisto suffered and learned can benefit everyone, as we struggle to permit ourselves to be needy and to find the community that alone can make us whole. His vivid verbal images, full of surprising discoveries, make the prose a joy to read.

The dog pictured on the cover only makes her appearance in the last two chapters, but one knows from the outset that it's her companionship which makes Kuusisto's creative life possible. The human-dog teamwork is a powerful example of the human need to have trust in the kind of guidance that empowers us and facilitates our autonomy.

A wonderful book that I'll surely read again and recommend to many.