The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight

Leland, now in his 40s, wasn’t diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa until college, despite years of knowing something was wrong with his vision. At some point, he’ll have no vision left and this starts him on a journey of adaptation and exploration. Part memoir, part nonfiction history and cultural examination, Leland’s experience and relationship to his own blindness starts out by mirroring systemic ableism and moves toward acceptance. A thought-provoking and thoughtful read.