A witty and revealing personal narrative captures the author's transition from sightedness to blindness and his exploration of blindness as a rich culture. The story delves into themes of marriage, family, and the emotional challenges of embracing parts of ourselves that frighten us. Andrew Leland finds himself in a liminal state, facing the gradual loss of vision due to retinitis pigmentosa. Having grown up with full sight, he now sees the world through a narrowing lens, anticipating a future without vision. Filled with apprehension yet driven by curiosity, Leland embarks on a journey to understand the experience of blindness, including its language, politics, and customs. He navigates changing dynamics with his wife and son, as well as his own evolving identity, transitioning from a typical life to one with a disability. Blending memoir with cultural investigation, Leland seeks not just to survive this change but to thrive, discovering the enlightening aspects of blindness. This thought-provoking narrative, infused with warmth and humor, offers a deeply personal and intellectually stimulating perspective on a way of being that many have yet to consider, revealing valuable insights for all.
