Sound-Shadows of the New World

by Ved Mehta

The fifth in Mehta's series of autobiographical books that includes "The Ledge Between the Streams" chronicles the young Ved's experiences at the Arkansas School for the Blind where he gained a measure of independence by learning to travel by himself

Genres: Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction

430 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Indian-American journalist Ved Parkash Mehta

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ved_Mehta

Reviews

[Lenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting to gain the perspective of someone who is not only blind but has a totally different belief system since being born in India. Very entertaining read!

[Jay Wakefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting social commentary on how blind people were viewed and treated in 1950s America, with the added twist of the protagonist being indian.

[Dorothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an autobiographical work about the blind author's experience coming to an Arkansas school for the blind from India. It tells of his trying to feel his way around the new culture as well as learning his studies and making friends. It's very well written--often in the form of letters. Very good book!

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ved Mehta came to the US as a boy to attend a school for the blind in the South. He became a writer through his strong family background, belief in himself, and determination. He writes very honestly about his perceptions and unique point of view.