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Author Rebekah Taussig reflects on what it was like growing up as a paralyzed girl, what it means to live in a body that doesn’t fit, and how disability affects us all in her memoir Sitting Pretty.
This program is supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience. Showcasing a diverse range of themes, voices, and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire meaningful conversations, artistic responses, and new discoveries and connections in each community. Learn more about the NEA Big Read at www.arts.gov/initiatives/nea-big-read.