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Books about realistic characters with disabilities. No tragedy models, pity fests, inspiration porn, miraculous cures, touching death scenes, or other obnoxious tropes. (Note that this list has some tags that are considered offensive terms within the disability community. They are there to help people who are less familiar with disability to find this list.)
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message 2: by Allie (new)

Allie Hey y'all,

I just started a new book club called "Damage" under groups that you can join if you'd like! It focuses on reading a book every other month that is about physical, mental, emotional, or intellectual differences. (And yes, I redefine how "damage" should be viewed in the group description!) Hope you join!


message 3: by Pete (new)

Pete B I just found this list of autism-related books, and it is a great assortment of reads. I want to flag a true story that happened in the state next to mine. It involves a man with undiagnosed autism who was accused of murder. It turned out that the case turned almost entirely on misunderstanding his behavior.
It's called "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom". You go for the curiosity, and are surprised by how it is a truely heartwarming story.


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