A review by smalltownbookmom
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma

4.0

An incredibly powerful memoir about one Deafblind Eritrean-American woman who overcame her challenges and is doing amazing things as a disability rights lawyer. Great on audio read by the author herself and highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about the everyday obstacles faced by so many people with disabilities and the essential need for greater accessibility, understanding and emphathy in our society.

Favorite quote (that I relate to viscerally):
"I cringe inwards, people with disabilities get called inspiring so often, usually for the most insignificant things, the word now feels like a euphemism for pity."