A Different Way of Seeing

A Different Way of Seeing
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 1539833275
ISBN-13 : 9781539833277
Rating : 4/5 (277 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Different Way of Seeing by : Lois Strachan

Download or read book A Different Way of Seeing written by Lois Strachan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how a blind person pours a cup of coffee? Or how they and their guide dog know when it's safe to cross a busy road? When Lois Strachan lost her sight at the age of 21 years she had to learn the answers to these and countless other questions of how to live as a blind person in a sighted world. In this delightfully quirky and entertaining book Lois shares some of the secrets she discovered about how to live an "ordinary" life in an extraordinary way despite her blindness. "An entertaining, informative and educational read that gives you an insight into the life of an inspirational woman who lives life to the fullest. Well worth reading." Gail Glover - Executive Director, South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind "A must-read for anyone, with or without a disability." Hanif Kruger -Resource Centre Manager, South African National Council for the Blind "Lois's stories provide insights on how to positively deal with the challenges in life to emerge victorious." Bob "Idea Man Hooey - author of "Why didn't I THINK of that?" "In her fascinating account of the life of a blind person, Lois Strachan lifts the lid on aspects of life that most of us take for granted. We should all learn a lot from Lois's different way of seeing." George Mahood - Author of Free Country & Every Day is a Holiday


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