Blindness

[close] Whether you are already part of a book group, are interested in setting one up or are an individual who would like to take part, then this is for you. Sign up for Read for RNIB and read one of our suggested books. Everyone that registers will be sent exclusive discussion points from our chosen authors, written specifically for the Read for RNIB Reading Group. There will be questions about the overriding themes of the books, plot development and the characters involved. However, the ‘novel’ idea behind this year’s Reading Group is that all of the books chosen feature a blind or partially sighted character. This means that you will also receive thought provoking questions that focus on this character and their journey throughout the story.

[close] For people a part of the accessible book libraries: talk about updates, new books, and all things book related.

[close] Author Doug Eadie will discuss his newest book, The Blind Visionary (www.DougEadie.com), which tells the amazing true story of his blind co-author Virginia Jacko, who overcame her blindness to become a tremendously successful nonprofit chief executive, from January 2, 2012 to January 31, 2012. Doug will be happy to answer questions about Virginia Jacko's experience, the lessons it teaches, and how he and Virginia wrote The Blind Visionary.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.