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The View From Down Here

Life as a Young Disabled Woman

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Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?

This powerful, honest, hilarious and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the intersection; the struggles, the joys and the unseen realities of being a disabled woman. From navigating the worlds of education and work, dating and friendship; to managing care; contemplating motherhood; and learning to accept your body against a pervasive narrative that it is somehow broken and in need of fixing, The View From Down Here shines a light on what it really means to move through the world as a disabled woman.

© 2023 Lucy Webster © 2023 DK Audio

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This is a fantastic read for anybody interested in confronting ableism, sexism, and how the two combine to stop disabled women reaching their full potential. It’s told through Lucy’s own personal narrative and experiences.

Very powerful expiration of what it means to be a disabled woman

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The first part of the book brought me to tiers. Repeats herself a little. Definitely a journalist book. Still I have sent it to my freinds who also, loved it!

love it!

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The story was told from a personal perspective which challenged negative stereotypes and gave alternative for consideration

self acceptance and inclusion

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This is a phenomenal piece of writing. The View From Down Here is engaging, informative, funny, moving, powerful, and important. Lucy Webster's writing really draws you in and takes you on a journey with her, while she shares personal stories, revelationary insights, and powerful calls to action. A must-read for everyone, with Nicola Chegwin's excellent narration doing justice to Lucy's memoir.

Phenomenal

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A well written and thought provoking book. Thanks to Lucy for sharing her experiences and life with us.

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