Why I Burned My Book and Other Essays on Disability

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Exploring disability as a crucial aspect of human experience, Paul Longmore advocates for its recognition alongside race, gender, and class in social analysis. His essays reveal systemic prejudice and institutional discrimination faced by the one in five Americans with disabilities. Through discussions on historical figures, contemporary activists, and media portrayals, Longmore emphasizes the importance of finding heroes in the struggle for disability rights. The concluding essay highlights the vital role of activism in achieving access to opportunities and the American dream for disabled individuals.