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Review �A driving force in the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act looks back on a long career of activism . . . A welcome account of politics in action, and for the best of causes.��Kirkus Reviews�It�s one of the ironies of American life that the one category into which almost all of us will fit at some time in our lives�people with disabilities�is often the last on the list of included groups in this country. From advanced pregnancy to a broken leg, from wheeling a baby carriage up a ramp instead of stairs to the hearing and mobility impairment of aging�most of us will have some experience of what many of us always live with. I met Judy Heumann almost four decades ago, and her writing, activist skills, and kindness helped me to see this simple truth. Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.��Gloria Steinem�When disabled individuals fight for respect, empowerment, and civil rights, they are fighting for the dignity of us all. Judy�s vision of a society that embraces all aspects of the human condition and where we face adversity with wisdom is truly transformative. Judy Heumann embodies resilience, strength, and compassion and can help others build these within themselves and their community. All who read her book will be better for it.��Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org�Judy Heumann has led a life of purpose, and what an incredible life it�s been. Her advocacy for disability rights began as a fight for her own future and then, as a leader of the movement, spanned the nation and the globe. As secretary of state, I relied on Judy�s insights, knowledge, sass, and wit to elevate advocacy for disability rights in our diplomacy. This important book will help ensure that every person gets a chance to live up to their full potential and will always have a place at the table.��Hillary Clinton�Judy�s story has shaken me to the core. For the first time, I see myself in someone else. Her fierce advocacy and work changing the laws around disability rights has undeniably paved the way for me to achieve what I have today. This book is a must-read for anyone who is looking to change the world.��Ali Stroker, Tony Award-winning actress�In honest, gripping prose, Judy Heumann shares her extraordinary story while lifting up those who fought beside her in the civil rights movement for Americans with disabilities. A moving chronicle of social change, Being Heumann will restore your hope in our democracy and the power of our shared humanity.��Darren Walker, president, Ford Foundation�Full of stories of triumph, love, and total badassery, Being Heumann is a look into a world and moment in history that very few know or appreciate. You don�t have to have a disability to completely relate to Judy�s story. Haven�t all of us been dismissed by others at some point in our lives? Readers will finish this book with a whole new perspective on people with disabilities and on their own lives too. Judy doesn�t just believe in the power of community and the potential of democracy to deliver equality and justice�she and her many friends and allies set out to prove, against all odds, that it is true. Their epic struggle to achieve civil rights protections for people with disabilities has remade our world, whether we realize it or not. Intimate and engrossing, this book is a profound gift. It should be read and cherished by all, as both an unforgettable portrait of one of our greatest activists and a road map for how to build a more just and inclusive world.��Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht, directors of Crip Camp�Being Heumann changed me. This clear-eyed, gripping book is necessary reading for anyone in a body. Judy Heumann is a true heroine: practical, courageous, and totally badass.��Sharon Guskin, author of The Forgetting Time�A marvelous memoir by a disability hero who has paved the way for many of us. Full of fascinating stories from the disability rights movement, this book will guide future leaders as we work toward a barrier-free world.��Haben Girma, author of the bestseller Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law�For everyone who cares about human rights around the world, Judith Heumann�s moving story and message of belonging is also a powerful call to action. A must read.��Yetnebersh Nigussie, disability rights activist Read more About the Author Judith Heumann is an internationally recognized leader in the Disability Rights Independent Living Movement. Her work with a wide range of activist organizations (including the Berkeley Center for Independent Living and the American Association of People with Disabilities), NGOs, and governments since the 1970s has contributed greatly to the development of human rights legislation and policy benefiting disabled people. She has advocated for disability rights at home and abroad, serving in the Clinton and Obama administrations and as the World Bank's first adviser on disability and development. Connect with her on Twitter (@judithheumann) and Facebook (TheHeumannPerspective).Kristen Joiner is an award-winning entrepreneur in the global nonprofit and social change sector. Her writing on empowerment, inclusion and human rights has been published in numerous outlets including the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Connect with her on Twitter (@kristenjoiner). Read more
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