75 pages • 2 hours read
309
Anthology/Varied Collection • Nonfiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong is an anthology featuring 37 nonfiction essays written by people with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, and sensory disabilities, exploring diverse topics such as medical trauma, personal relationships, career success, art, activism, and politics. The book emphasizes an intersectional approach to disability, highlighting the intersecting identities of most authors, who are often queer, women, and/or people of color. Through these personal narratives, the anthology seeks to challenge ableism and transform societal norms by centering disabled voices.
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Alice Wong's edited volume, Disability Visibility, is widely praised for its diverse and authentic representation of disabled voices, offering profound insights into their lived experiences. Critics commend its accessibility and depth but note occasional unevenness in essay quality. Despite this, the anthology is considered essential reading for fostering empathy and understanding within the broader societal context.
Readers who would enjoy Disability Visibility by Ed. Alice Wong are typically interested in social justice, personal narratives, and underrepresented voices. Fans of books like Being Heumann by Judith Heumann and Crip Camp by James LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham will find this anthology particularly compelling.
309
Anthology/Varied Collection • Nonfiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
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