Year of the Tiger

Year of the Tiger challenged me to make the most of my life despite difficulties. The author’s commitment to using her life to impact society despite severe disability is inspiring.

The author refused to accept ‘no’ from authorities when they said they could not accommodate her needs, and her doggedness has helped pave the way for others. She vividly showed how the accommodations provided through the Americans With Disabilities Act have been a life changer for her and so many others.

This was an informative and inspiring introduction to a world that I previously understood little of, a different kind… show more.

This recently-released memoir is by Alice Wong, who directs the important Disability Visibility Project, which you should also check out! This book blends a variety of approaches and media to create a series of snapshots and provocations from Alice Wong’s life, mainly narrated through the relationships of care and community she has built. Through this memoir, you’ll get a history of disability activism over the past two decades, but you will also meet an incredibly funny, creative, and dedicated activist.