The Pretty One : [electronic resource] : On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me
Keah Brown2019
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From the disability rights advocate and creator of the #DisabledAndCute viral
campaign, a thoughtful, inspiring, and charming collection of essays exploring
what it means to be black and disabled in a mostly able-bodied white America.
Keah Brown loves herself, but that hadn’t always been the case. Born with
cerebral palsy, her greatest desire used to be normalcy and refuge from the
steady stream of self-hate society strengthened inside her. But after years of
introspection and reaching out to others in her community, she has reclaimed
herself and changed her perspective.
In The Pretty One , Brown gives a contemporary and relatable voice to the
disabled—so often portrayed as mute, weak, or isolated. With clear, fresh, and
light-hearted prose, these essays explore everything from her relationship with
her able-bodied identical twin (called “the pretty one” by friends) to
navigating romance; her deep affinity for all things pop culture—and her
disappointment with the medi...
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Author:
Keah Brown, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Atria Books, 2019
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1 online resource (1 text file) (256 pages)
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Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781982100551
Language:
English
BRN:
452891
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |