About This Book
Reach for this memoir when your child is facing a permanent physical change or struggling with the fear of losing their independence. Jean Little, a beloved children's author, shares her deeply personal journey of losing her remaining eyesight as an adult and the transformative experience of being matched with her first guide dog, Zephyr. It is a masterclass in resilience and self-advocacy. While the book deals with the clinical and emotional realities of blindness, it maintains an optimistic and often humorous tone. Parents will appreciate how it models a growth mindset, showing that while we cannot always control our physical circumstances, we can choose how we navigate the world. It is a sophisticated read for middle-grade students that encourages empathy and normalizes the lived experience of disability.
