FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO SEE Dispatches from the World of the Blind

There are many revelations in this audiobook--for example, that restoring sight is not always a blessing for the blind-- and one of the best surprises is the narration by author Rosemary Mahoney. Mahoney's husky, lean delivery packs a professional wallop as she steers the book between three elements--a trip to Tibet to profile Sabriya Tenberken, the founder of Braille Without Borders; a trip to India to teach English to blind students; and an informative social and cultural history of blindness. Mahoney's attention to detail, her honest (and sometimes abrasive) observations, and her excellent narration make this a great listen. R.W.S. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2014]