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Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

by Haben Girma
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

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ISBN13: 9781538728727
ISBN10: 1538728729
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"This autobiography by a millennial Helen Keller teems with grace and grit." — O Magazine

"A profoundly important memoir." — The Times

** As featured in The Wall Street Journal, People, and on The TODAY Show ** A New York Times "New & Noteworthy" Pick ** An O Magazine "Book of the Month" Pick **

The incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage.

Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious.

Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.

Haben takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to connection.

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"With wit and passion, Haben...takes readers through her often unaccommodating world....This is a heartwarming memoir of a woman who champions access and dignity for all." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

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"Riveting...[an] often hilarious and utterly inspiring memoir." BookPage (Starred Review)

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"Warmhearted and optimistic....An inspiring and illuminating memoir." Kirkus

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"An absolute must-read; Haben's compelling account reveals a driven and accomplished woman and displays her impressive advocacy for the disabled community." Library Journal

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Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change. She received the Helen Keller Achievement Award, and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chancellor Angela Merkel have all honored Haben. Her work has been featured in the Financial Times, BBC, Washington Post, NPR, and more

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Publication date:
08/06/2019
Publisher:
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP
Pages:
288
Height:
1.20IN
Width:
5.50IN
Illustration:
Yes
Copyright Year:
2019
Author:
Haben Girma

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