Unabridged Audiobook
As someone with a disability, I didn’t know just how much I needed this book. Rebekah’s words are honest, funny, thought-provoking, raw, and feel as though they are all words that I’ve also thought my entire life. Sitting Pretty touches on every aspect of what it is like to navigate an ableist world in a disabled body, from entering buildings through back door ramps next to the dumpster to the consequences of disabled people never being represented in media as anything other than helpless or inspiring. Rebekah reads this audiobook with such personality and humor, which elevated the experience of enjoying this collection of essays even more. An important read for any able-bodied person looking to learn about a life experience different from their own. A life-affirming read for anyone with a disability.
This book flowed so effortlessly. I found I couldn't stop listening and was genuinely sad when she announced the word Epilogue, knowing that our journey together was about to come to an end. I felt like Rebekah had become a friend, and I had been totally won over by her wit, charm and intelligent insights. I am embarrassed to say that I knew very little about the idea of ableism and yet it makes such glaring sense now that she has shared with me what it means to live as a disabled person in this ableist world. A must read for everyone really, if we are to reach a better, more inclusive and imaginative world for us all.
Great book just super robotic.
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