I read this book as a partner of one who has 'Usher Syndrome' for honesty's sake, she is also one of the authors. Dealing daily with dual sensory loss can only be described as a life altering situation. This is a book by 28 authors all dealing directly or indirectly, with the same Syndrome, but unique in their differences. My partner is a remarkable individual, being a juried winning water colorist, marathoner, triathlete, rock climber, kayaker, the list continues so let's just call her an outdoorsy type of person who is multi-faceted. Okay, I feel it must be agreed she is an incredible person, not unlike many others, with the exception she lives day to day with progressive dual sensory loss, hearing and sight. My biggest criticism is that like others within this most informative book who are their partners it is society that 'disables' these, and other individuals. As an able bodied person shopping with your BFF or Mom, Dad, son, etc when did you find staff at stores listened to your question and would then direct their answer to the person on your left or right and not to you. When did you enter a restaurant and find their were no large print menus, and your server asked your companion what 'you' would like. Whether she/he would like a drink ? When did you last buy groceries, and have the receipt (you paid for) handed to your shopping friend. This book should be a compulsory read for all and any business that has a customer facing element. If you want to begin to understand how people can be marginalised and perhaps learn how to do something to change societies perspective of the supposedly 'disabled' please do yourself a favor and read this book. You will be enlightened and enthralled, it will change your life I almost guarantee.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]