{"product_id":"my-heart-is-not-blind-on-blindness-and-perception-hardcover","title":"My Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Nye\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of stunning portraits of blind and visually impaired people taken by photographer Michael Nye. Each image is accompanied by an intimate story told by the subject concerning his or her experiences and unique perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe causes of vision loss range from genetic predispositions (retinitis pigmentosa) or disease (glaucoma) to external circumstances such as accidents (struck by a train) or violence (gunshot wound). The people in this diverse group differ not only in their particular conditions and losses but also in their cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Taken as a whole, however, the accounts of adapting to changing modes of perception are bound by a common theme of resilience, revealed in shared reactions and unexpected insights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe subjects depicted in My Heart Is Not Blind share their experiences and unique perspectives in a personal narratives that accompany their respective portraits. Most speak of the transition from sight to vision loss, and how that has changed--and not changed--their ability to perceive the surrounding world. Some question the classification of blindness as a disability. One participant proposes that blindness may, in some ways, even aid in perception, musing, \"if you can always see the sun, you can never discover the stars.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Heart Is Not Blind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e offers a window into the world of the blind and visually impaired, revealing surprising similarities and fascinating differences alongside compelling accounts of survival, adaptation, and heightened understanding. The collection invites us to reconsider what we think we know about blindness in order to gain a deeper understanding of vision and perception.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Nye\u003c\/b\u003e practiced law for ten years before pursuing photography full time. He has received a Mid-America National Endowment for the Arts grant in photography and a Kronkosky Charitable Foundation grant, and he has exhibited and lectured widely at museums and universities nationally and internationally, including in Morocco, India, and Mexico. His journeys to photograph around the world include projects in Russian Siberia, Iraq after the first Gulf War, Palestine, China, and Labrador, and he has participated in two Arts America tours in the Middle East and Asia. His documentaries, photography, and audio exhibitions Children of Children, stories of teenage pregnancy, and Fine Line: Mental Health\/Mental Illness and About Hunger \u0026amp; Resilience have traveled to more than 150 cities across the country. He lives in downtown San Antonio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770976534816,"sku":"9781595348746","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e23d646d55438ba33314d13fd68539dd.webp?v=1780381457","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-heart-is-not-blind-on-blindness-and-perception-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}