Girma, Haben
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
- ISBN 13:
- 9781538728734
- author:
- Girma, Haben
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Twelve
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 12.7 centimetres (0.17 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Haben Girma's inspiring memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find connection. Born in Eritrea, Haben grew up in a city that would shape her courage and strength. Her family's experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia inspired her to seek knowledge and belonging. As Haben traveled the world, she discovered innovative ways to overcome obstacles. She developed non-visual techniques for everyday tasks and created a groundbreaking text-to-braille communication system. Her journey took her to various countries, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. This captivating memoir takes readers on a thrilling ride, from a game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana to a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, Haben's story is a powerful reminder that disability is an opportunity for innovation and connection.
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