Blind Man's Bluff

James Tate Hill made me cheat on my #TBR pile to read his splendid memoir Blind Man’s Bluff. While the fact James is funnier than I am is unforgivable, it’s such a pleasure sharing a literary world with him. He drops the emotional hammer a few times, but there’s an optimism and musicality to James’......more

I am an eye doctor so was excited to read this. I especially enjoyed reading about the author’s experience being tested, and then receiving his diagnosis. I was disappointed JT refused to accept, acknowledge, and move forward with his disability. The book was well written, easy to read. I hope JT wi......more

Very compelling memoir of a man who discovers at age 16 that he has a rare, inherited condition that is quickly destroying his optic nerve. He takes us through his high school, college, and graduate schooling and his difficult transition to adulthood and independence. Also, he describes his friendsh......more

Did I check this book out thinking it was a different one? Yes. Did I spend a little too long trying to figure out how this man’s life story could possibly relate to the Cold War and recovery of a Russian submarine story I thought I was reading? Also yes. Ended up being a solid story with very uniqu......more

I seldom read memoirs because I always fear they will be irritatingly self-serving. I would not say that about this memoir. I found it a readable, engaging and quick read. Although it gave me some insight into the author's feelings, I lost respect for him as an adult. I have worked with young people......more