Don't Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks Back

by Harilyn Rousso

Book Overview

For psychotherapist, painter, feminist, filmmaker, writer, and disability activist Harilyn Rousso, hearing well-intentioned people tell her, "You're so inspirational " is patronizing, not complimentary. In her empowering and at times confrontational memoir, Don't Call Me Inspirational , Rousso, who has cerebral palsy, describes overcoming the prejudice against disability--not overcoming disability. She addresses the often absurd and ignorant attitudes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439909377
• ISBN13: 9781439909379
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.9"