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A review by kjkbooks
I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present by Cerrie Burnell
4.0
Thoughts:
This book works hard to tread the fine line between providing inspiration to the young disabled people who read the book and shaming those who are reasonably limited by their disability or encouraging them into becoming inspiration porn for ableists.
It is well researched and provides not only a glossary to explain conditions and terms that many outside of the disability (and medical) community may not understand but helps explain alongside the individuals how their condition comes to affect them individually.
Favourite Quote:
"We all have the power to shine our own light. Everyone deserves to live in an inclusive and accessible world and feel like they belong. A world that embraces difference rather than tries to hide it, and a world where every person's story is valid."
This book works hard to tread the fine line between providing inspiration to the young disabled people who read the book and shaming those who are reasonably limited by their disability or encouraging them into becoming inspiration porn for ableists.
It is well researched and provides not only a glossary to explain conditions and terms that many outside of the disability (and medical) community may not understand but helps explain alongside the individuals how their condition comes to affect them individually.
Favourite Quote:
"We all have the power to shine our own light. Everyone deserves to live in an inclusive and accessible world and feel like they belong. A world that embraces difference rather than tries to hide it, and a world where every person's story is valid."