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Life Unseen

A Story of Blindness
By Selina Mills
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Life Unseen by Selina Mills delves into the historical and personal narratives of those who are blind or partially sighted. The book explores the evolving perceptions of blindness throughout history and examines how individuals have shaped and navigated societal norms. Through these stories, the author illuminates the diverse experiences and contributions of blind individuals across various periods.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how vision, or the lack thereof, has shaped history and influenced military strategies. It offers a captivating exploration of the unseen aspects of life, uncovering stories of remarkable individuals and innovative technologies across time. If you appreciate history with a unique perspective, this could be an intriguing read for you.

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Combining her own experience with an examination of the history of blindness in the Western world, author shows that sightlessness has been an 'active' force in history, rather than the passive condition which is too readily assumed.

A vividly personal journey through the history and experience of blindness from ancient times to contemporary day-to-day experience.

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Imagine a world without sight. Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating? Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we have demonised and sentimentalised over the centuries? And why is blindness so frightening?

In this fascinating historical adventure, broadcaster and author Selina Mills takes us on a journey through the history of blindness in Western culture to discover that blindness is not so dark after all. Inspired by her own experience of losing her sight as she forged a successful journalistic career, Life Unseen takes us through a personal and unsentimental historical quest through the lives, stories and achievements of blind people - as well as those sighted people who sought to patronise, demonise and fix them.

From the blind poet Homer, through the myths and moralising of early medieval culture to the scientific and medical discoveries of the Enlightenment and modern times, the story of blindness turns out to be a story of our whole culture.

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Life Unseen by Selina Mills is praised for its insightful, witty, and heartfelt examination of blindness throughout history and society. Critics highlight the book's ability to dispel myths and challenge stereotypes surrounding the condition. Written with warmth and candour, it combines memoir, history, and social commentary, offering a fresh perspective on blindness as an integral part of human diversity rather than a tragedy. The book is noted for its engaging narrative style and important contributions to blindness studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848856905

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: I.B. Tauris

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 587g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Selina Mills

About the Author

Selina Mills is an award-winning writer and broadcaster who is legally blind. Educated in the USA and the UK, Selina has worked as a senior reporter and broadcaster for Reuters, The Daily Telegraph, and the BBC.

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