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Welcome to the RBC Edinburgh event, where we’ll be diving into October’s theme, disability, through this month’s read, “Habem: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law“, by Haben Girma.
Haben, is“A stirring memoir of love and resilience. Haben proves there are no limits for living joyously in the world. A fierce, glorious advocate for equal opportunity, she demonstrates that accessibility for all benefits all. Her memoir is a soul-inspiring gift.” – Jewell Parker Rhode
Inspired by our monthly non-fiction reads, our mix of part cocktail party, part creative classroom is a recipe that builds your reading habit while connecting with like minded people.
Delicious drinks are included, as well as engaging storytelling and space for conversations and sharing your own journeys across countries and continents.
Try out the club with Eventbrite – new customers only. Ticket price includes access to the Edinburgh Rebel Book Club event plus a welcome drink (alcoholic + non-alcoholic options available).
Haben absorbed her parents’ harrowing experiences during Eritrea’s thirty-year war with Ethiopia and their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging.
She takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. She defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. Haben learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman’s determination to find the keys to connection.
