Bruni, Frank

This book is recommended to those curious about the spectrum of vision loss that goes far beyond the stereotypes, to lovers of memoir, to libraries wanting to enrich their collection of blindness-related materials, and to loyal Bruni fans curious about how he learns to navigate the world.

Although it can sometimes read more like a long column than a memoir, Bruni’s optimistic book will be a balm to many. Recommended.

Bruni's investigative reporting skills serve his audience (parents and students) well. His accessible narrative challenges the cultural fixation on elite educations while illuminating the commonalities of college experiences that have resulted in professional success and lives well lived. A worthy addition to college admissions literature. [See Prepub Alert, 9/29/14.]