I Am Not a Label, Cerrie Burnell
I Am Not a Label, Cerrie Burnell
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I Am Not a Label
34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present

Author: Cerrie Burnell

Narrator: Cerrie Burnell

Unabridged: 1 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/04/2021


Synopsis

"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every bookshelf needs a copy." — Disability Arts Online

In this biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.

These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art, breakdance or the world of pop.

Challenge your preconceptions of disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these remarkable people:

Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller,
Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha, Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn, Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Briar's Reviews on June 15, 2020

This book is MARVELOUS, FANTASTIC, SUPERB and the other synonyms for great that I am sure I could remember if I wanted to. I wanted to fill my shelves with more diverse books with unique voices, and seeing more books about people with disabilities is fantastic. I naturally needed to pick up this boo......more

This is an anthology of tales about disabled artist, athletes, activists, thinkers, writers, performers and dreamers, finding joy, normality and wonder in a world that deems is “different”(as though this is something bad) That was such an amazing, inspirational book. It shows you that you should nev......more

Goodreads review by Pippa on May 23, 2021

This is a beautifully written and beautifully illustrated book showcasing a diverse range of wonderful disabled role models. For the most part I felt the emphasis on the social model of disability was a really empowering thing, but as somebody with a chronic illness, it made me quite uncomfortable t......more

Goodreads review by Javier on May 13, 2020

"We all have ability, the difference is how you use it" This book was such a nice surprise! It depicts the lives and achivements of 30 incredible people that happen to live with a disability. I think every kid should read this book, specially nowadays that children's buyilling is on the rise, so the......more

Goodreads review by Madara on May 27, 2020

The name of the book is pretty self explanatory - I Am Not a Label: 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities from past and present. It's well written and has colorful and fun illustrations. It reminds me of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women (i......more