Blind people are not casual listeners. Blind since birth, Stephen Kuusisto recounts with a poet's sense of detail the surprise that comes when we are actively listening to our surroundings. There is an art to eavesdropping. Like Annie Dillard's "An American Childhood" or Dorothy Allison's "One or Two Things I Know for Sure," Kuusisto's memoir highlights periods of childhood when a writer first becomes aware of his curiosity and imagination. As a boy he listened to Caruso records in his grandmother's attic and spent hours in ...
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Blind people are not casual listeners. Blind since birth, Stephen Kuusisto recounts with a poet's sense of detail the surprise that comes when we are actively listening to our surroundings. There is an art to eavesdropping. Like Annie Dillard's "An American Childhood" or Dorothy Allison's "One or Two Things I Know for Sure," Kuusisto's memoir highlights periods of childhood when a writer first becomes aware of his curiosity and imagination. As a boy he listened to Caruso records in his grandmother's attic and spent hours in the New Hampshire woods learning the calls of birds. As a grown man the writer visits cities around the world in order to discover the art of sightseeing by ear. Whether the reader is interested in disability, American poetry, music, travel, or the art of eavesdropping, he or she will find much to hear and even "see" in this unique celebration of a hearing life.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Acceptable. EX-LIBRARY. LIBRARY STICKERS ON OUTSIDE COVER, DISCARD STAMP ON INSIDE FRONT PAGE. LIBRARY STAMP TOP PAGE EDGE. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.
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Near fine in Very good+ jacket. Inscribed by Kuusisto! Paper covered boards in dust jacket, octavo, not illustrated. Book has mild edgewear to boards and spine, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. DJ rubbed, gently shelfworn.
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A "sequel" to "Planet of the Blind" in the sense that it contains episodes which took place after the conclusion of that book. Rather than being a linear autobiographical narrative (as was the first book), this series of essays relates to various times in the author's life, some from childhood, and others fairly recent.
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