4.5 rounded up. Haben Girma is deafblind woman from the Bay Area of Eritrean descent. She was born deafblind, but her sight and hearing were stronger when she was young and diminished over time. She is a high school valedictorian and Harvard Law grad who has spoken about disability rights around the world. Her book is comprised of linear, present tense, autobiographical essays that detail defining moments and key passages from her life. They're bite-sized, but full of nutritional value, as Girma educates the world and the reader about disability and what a brilliant, funny, person is attached to the braille reader or the guide dog if say hi instead of averting your gaze.

It's the kind of book you want to recommend to people, even as you're reading it.