Blindness for Beginners

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The most uplifting self-help book I’ve read this year.
The autobiographical anecdotes from Maribel’s life are the most inspiring part.

Hazel Edwards OAM, Author, Patron: Society of Women Writers VIC

‘I was struck by Maribel’s ability to weave uplifting words together in such a fashion that I believed I could do anything. I see this book as a beacon of hope, inspiration and motivation.’ ~

Stephanae McCoy, Founder-CEO, Bold, Blind, Beauty

SYNOPSIS

Blindness is a life-changing experience. The author brings the reader up close to her personal story of the diagnosis of blindness. She shares her struggle to hide her ‘disability’. She consequently was forced to face the truth which transformed her life in ways she had not imagined possible. It includes the insights gained on adjusting emotionally. The book offers the beginner to blindness practical ways to adapt to many daily challenges. Managing tech gadgets, travelling independently, or retaining a passion for cooking become possible with simple modifications. Likewise, sighted readers gain ‘tools’ of the trade. From revealing common myths to giving helpful tips on being effective sighted guides this book has something for everyone!

Why Buy Blindness for Beginners ?

Blindness is a life-changing experience which happens to more than 1 in 50 of us in Australia. What would you do if this happened to you? This book reveals many tips and tricks for people new to vision loss. For instance, steps you can take which will turn a life-challenge into a lifestyle you can fully manage and enjoy.

By offering a realistic picture of the possible, Blindness for Beginners will help you to adjust emotionally to losing sight, adapt in practical ways, and enhance your sense of self-confidence. Discover how to:

• Overcome emotional hurdles
• Adapt your home with simple modifications
• Trust your intuition and other senses
• Live well and travel more independently
• Work and play alongside people with low vision.

Blindness is a word, not a sentence

Maribel Steel’s heart-warming story is part memoir, part guide. She demystifies what it means to experience blindness, and provides her unique set of ‘tools’ to enable you to forge ahead with tenacity. Her insights will give certainly provide a clearer vision of the realities and possibilities – for ‘blind’ and sighted readers alike.

MARIBEL STEEL is an Australian author, international speaker and educator who encourages people to look beyond limitations and create opportunities. She is legally blind, a mother, award-winning speaker and singer.

Where to Buy

Blindness – Print Copy now available from Amazon

Australia

USA

UK

also Bookpod Online – Australia

If you live in Australia and would like a signed copy, please contact Maribel directly

e: maribel@springstudio.com.au

Print Book in Australia: $29.95 (+ P&P $6) = $35.95 On receipt of your email, you will receive EFT payment details. Please include your postal address in your email.

‘When adjusting to living with sight loss, you learn to become more resourceful in problem-solving, more often.’

Blindness for Beginners at Maribelsteel.com