Ratings5
Average rating4.2
Friendly, no bullshit look at one disabled woman's experiences, how parts of her life lead into discussions about the many sides to and consequences of ableism, with thoughtful discussion of what needs to change, and how centering disabled folks is the best path forward to meaningful change that will improve society as a whole.
Often includes reminders of all the ways we're learning to think differently, more openly, as a society about many groups previously relegated to the margins, and how the disabled community should be included in this change in thinking. [I appreciate that Tuassig does acknowledge the intersectional reality that she retains certain privileges, in her identity as white, cis, middle-class, etc. ]
Also incredibly relatable when she recounts the many times a person is made to think less of themselves based on society's expectations and/or pop culture's not so subtle messaging.
Author is very fond of lists in pairs, ‘this and that, this and that, that and this', and adjectives. ☺️
I found it a much easier read than I was anticipating. Talk about preconceived notions! 🤦🏼♂️