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Blind: A Memoir
by
Belo Miguel Cipriani (Goodreads Author)
Imagine if the most severe physical pain and sorrow in your life were inflicted by the people you trusted most. In the spring of 2007, Belo Cipriani was beaten and robbed of his sight at the hands of his childhood friends.
"Blind: A Memoir" chronicles the two years immediately following the assault. At the age of twenty-six, Belo found himself learning to walk, cook, and da...more
"Blind: A Memoir" chronicles the two years immediately following the assault. At the age of twenty-six, Belo found himself learning to walk, cook, and da...more
Paperback, 186 pages
Published
June 15th 2011
by Wheatmark
(first published April 25th 2011)
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Trauma transforms us. Some people are able to create a new life for themselves after a horrendous experience. Others are less successful.
One of the modalities that seems to help open doors of rebirth is writing about what has happened, how one is responding to it, and the difficult journey to rebuild one’s life. Belo Miguel Cipriani’s "Blind – A Memoir" is a case in point.
After a most unexpected and vicious assault and subsequent unsuccessful surgeries, Cipriani was left with no sight at all –...more
One of the modalities that seems to help open doors of rebirth is writing about what has happened, how one is responding to it, and the difficult journey to rebuild one’s life. Belo Miguel Cipriani’s "Blind – A Memoir" is a case in point.
After a most unexpected and vicious assault and subsequent unsuccessful surgeries, Cipriani was left with no sight at all –...more
Blind: A Memoir, follows Belo Cipriani's journey from a young, gay man full of all the joy and promise that seems to glow off all people in their twenties, to tragically becoming blind after a vicious attack. Belo presents his memoir beginning with a series of vignettes of his teenage years filling us in on how he found some other young gay teenagers who accepted him and understood where he was coming from. All, until he decided he wanted to go to college and move to San Francisco.
Years later h...more
Years later h...more
It has been said that everyone has a story to tell, but what a powerful one Belo Cipriani had with his memoir Blind. I finished this book in two nights and I relived the past few years of his life when he was brutally beaten blind by people he knew. His moving story is told with candor (and humor) and though I can only assume I would have completely given up on everything and have been full of self pity - this amazing man shares a journey of strength and endurance like I cannot imagine. Fascinat...more
Belo Cipriani's account of the violence that led to his blindness, and of the strength and friendship that ultimately led to his recovery, is an inspiration to anyone facing unexpected adversity.
While a lesser talent could have resorted to overwrought prose, Cipriani writes in a crisp, straightforward style that engages the reader and draws us into his world. The episodic structure and anecdotal tone present snapshots in time that are sometimes painful, sometimes bittersweet, and sometimes, une...more
While a lesser talent could have resorted to overwrought prose, Cipriani writes in a crisp, straightforward style that engages the reader and draws us into his world. The episodic structure and anecdotal tone present snapshots in time that are sometimes painful, sometimes bittersweet, and sometimes, une...more
Amazing!! I have already passed this on to my aunt to read. She retired as a teacher at our State School for the Visually Handicapped. This really made me think again about my preconceived notions I had about blind people.
At first, I didn't care for the way each chapter was a different essay, and they somewhat jumped around in time. However, as I continued to read, I think that doing it this way brought a better understanding to the essays to have them in the order that they are. This isn't wri...more
At first, I didn't care for the way each chapter was a different essay, and they somewhat jumped around in time. However, as I continued to read, I think that doing it this way brought a better understanding to the essays to have them in the order that they are. This isn't wri...more
"Blind" by Belo Miguel Cipriani is an amazing memoir of a young gay man. He was a victim of incredible cruelty by people who he thought were lifelong friends. Severe pain was not enough for his tormented, they took his sight away.
Born to a Brazilian father and Italian mother, he worked in the financial district of San Francisco. He spent his money on expensive clothes and techno toys. He had twelve years of Capoeira training. I had never heard of the Brazilian form of marital arts before. Just...more
Born to a Brazilian father and Italian mother, he worked in the financial district of San Francisco. He spent his money on expensive clothes and techno toys. He had twelve years of Capoeira training. I had never heard of the Brazilian form of marital arts before. Just...more
When will I get to read the inspirational memoir of someone aged, poor, already partially disabled, unable to finance as much as the filling of their teeth or a new hearing aid, not to speak of a guide dog and expensive computer gear? Never. That's why these books get such kudos.
Compelling, at times distressing, ultimately inspiring. Told in a clear, warm, and distinctly personal voice. I expected Belo's story to be intriguing, but I didn't expect to become so involved that I finished it in a single session.
I enjoyed this book it was inspirational and at times very heartwarming. I am so glad that Ciprian wrote this book and I am happy I stuck with it but there was a lot about the book that could have been so much better. The story about how he lost his sight was to short and there was no reason given at all. The one that sort of was made no sense. It is possible that Ciprian doesn't have a reason either but that should have been stated in the book. The writing style for me was also a bit hard to re...more
Jul 03, 2012
Emily
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I enjoyed this very much. I am not sure that people that are not involved in visual impairment in some way will find itinteresting,though.
A raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting account of a person's courageous journey through darkness to light. A real hero's journey.
Uneven. Interesting description of learning to use a guide dog. Dramatic story but left me strangely unmoved.
Such a good read. Kind of a collection of vignettes from a very fresh perspective. It's a LendMe book if anyone has a nook.
Aug 19, 2011
Karin Wollina
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I just the review by Amos Lassen, looking forward to read it
Amazing. Belo's story is inspiring.
A story of strength, survival, and beauty.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
I won this book on a goodreads giveaway and im so glad i did. It was a amazing story!
This book had a very interesting plot and well developed characters. I high recommend!
I received this book as a giveaway, so I really didn't know what to expect. The book tells the story of a young man who becomes blind because of a beating by so-called old friends. This book is an inspiration to read on overcoming adversity in ones life.
Kudos to Mr. Cipriani for persevering in telling his story. It is quite an accomplishment. Thanks to him for sharing.
May 13, 2013
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Belo Miguel Cipriani was born in Guatemala City to parents of Italian and Brazilian heritage and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Before evolving into a fulltime writer, he worked as a bartender, a systems engineer, and a technical recruiter. His first book, Blind: A Memoir (2011), received a blurb from Amy Tan and has been profiled in the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Exami...more
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