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fragmentedknowledge posted this
Book #25: Invisible
“Yes, close your eyes, you will see what light renders invisible. You will see the little shadow in the shadow. You will see the signature from beyond. Listen to that fountain; don’t you see every tiny drop of water sparkling in the dark? There is meaning.”
This book was amazing. It was such a fast read, but it was incredibly inspiring.
Invisible is a memoir of painter de Montalembert’s life after he was rendered blind by a man burglarizing his home.
Instead of taking pity upon himself, de Montalembert takes his life into his own hands. He feels that his blindness has not limited him in any ways. He travels the world solo, and discovers that people everywhere are much more open when you can’t see them. Strangers confide in him, beggars help him.
Invisible describes not only de Montalembert’s blindness, but also his rehabilitation, his travels and how he learns to “see” again. This book is a definite must-read for everyone.
