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Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law

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The incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage.

Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara.  There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn’t see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents’ harrowing experiences during Eritrea’s thirty-year war with Ethiopia.  Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging.  She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun.  Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious.

Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation.  She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw.  She developed a test-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people.  Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduating from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.

Twelve/Hachette Book Group

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SKU: CDHH-B-178-2020

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The incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage.

Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara.  There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn’t see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents’ harrowing experiences during Eritrea’s thirty-year war with Ethiopia.  Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging.  She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun.  Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious.

Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation.  She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw.  She developed a test-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people.  Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduating from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.

Twelve/Hachette Book Group