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Time to get to work -- But Dad, I don't wanna go to college -- This is what dreams are made of -- A moment of silence -- I'll do anything -- The mouse that broke the camel's back -- Love bombing, gaslighting, and negging, oh my! -- Fall from grace -- Red flags waving -- Fade to black -- A four-legged friend -- Faking it -- Seeing the future -- She's going to be a star! -- I still won -- Blindbeauty07 -- Subscribe -- A squeaky-clean call -- No room for a girl like me, huh? -- The guy with the glasses -- If the shoe doesn't fit -- America's next top role model -- Dumbo -- "Shorty" girl problems -- Pretty girls walk like this -- Haters gonna hate -- You can't buy equality -- Last name Burke -- The face of blindness -- All for one and one for all -- Loudmouth
From social media star and change-maker Molly Burke, a vulnerable, honest, and darkly humorous memoir on navigating the challenges of being a blind woman in a sighted world. When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes--literally. Growing up disabled didn't stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people's narrow perceptions of her held her back. Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life's lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements. Throughout her life, Molly has learned to appreciate the duality, and, most importantly, she's learned the beauty of being unapologetically yourself and standing up for what you truly believe in. In Unseen, Molly chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, illuminating what her experiences have taught her and what she hopes others can learn from her hardship and successes. Part memoir, part rallying cry for a more compassionate and empathetic world, Unseen recounts Molly's life and experiences fighting against the expectations society set for her and, in doing so, helps readers find their own voice, inner strength, and self-acceptance
In this memoir, Molly Burke shares her experiences living with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease that led to blindness. The book explores her personal and professional journey, including challenges such as bullying and discrimination, as well as achievements in sports, entertainment, and advocacy. Combining personal narrative with broader reflections, Burke offers insight into disability, identity, and resilience, aiming to foster empathy and self-acceptance