[stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors

[Barbara Hammel]

It's a kids' book but I like The Seeing Summer by Jeanette Eyerley.
Barbara

If wisdom's ways you wisely seek, five things observe with care:  of whom 
you speak, to whom you speak, and how and when and where.

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From: "John Lee Clark" <johnlee at clarktouch.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors

> Were Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles members of NFB and involved?
>
> Yes, John Milton was blind.  But that's not what I meant.  I meant more 
> like
> books on blind history and novels with blind characters that are beloved 
> by
> blind people--if there are any?
>
> John
>
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> John, The two well known blind personalities that come to mind are Stevy
> Wonder and Ray Charles.  I also think the classical author Milton was 
> blind.
>
> I don't know of any other specific author, but I know they exist.  Judith
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>
>> Hey, all:
>>
>> I have some questions for you to have the pleasure of answering.
>>
>> I've been trying to find books on the history of the blind community, but
>> without much luck.  Can you recommend some titles?
>>
>> Who are the biggest legendary figures or heroes of the blind community?
>>
>> Who are some of the blind authors that are celebrated and highly esteemed
>> in
>> the blind community?  Has anyone written the Great Blind American Novel?
>> What are some of the classics in the blind literary canon that are found
>> on
>> the shelves of almost every blind person's home?
>>
>> Your answers will be most helpful!
>>
>> John
>>
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