Blind Not Broken, Lucy Edwards
Blind Not Broken, Lucy Edwards
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Blind Not Broken
Your guide to turning loss and grief into happiness

Author: Lucy Edwards

Narrator: Lucy Edwards

Unabridged: 5 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hamlyn

Published: 03/28/2024


Synopsis

Lucy Edwards is a UK-based blind broadcaster, content creator, Pantene Ambassador and disability activist. At only 17 her world went to black. In an instant Lucy lost her eyesight due to a rare condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti. She had to learn how to navigate her life all over again, the beginning of an extraordinary journey to find self-acceptance and happiness.

Lucy took to the internet and started to upload her experiences. Through sharing her day-to-day routine in her viral 'How does a blind girl?' video series, Lucy's story gripped the nation. She has since become an online phenomenon, accumulating over 1.7 million TikTok followers and 600k YouTube subscribers.

Part memoir and part self-help guide, this book follows Lucy's journey from tragic sight loss to becoming a thriving career woman. Each chapter contains inspirational tips, practical motivation and coping mechanisms which can be applied to people of every ability who are grieving a loss and/or experiencing a sudden change. This book offers a unique take on empowerment, happiness, strength, triumph over adversity and how we view beauty in the world.

Lucy's motto in life is that she is 'blind, not broken'. In these pages, she will help you adopt this same motto by demonstrating how the challenges we face in life need not break us but can instead inspire us to lead full, rich lives.

(p) 2023 Octopus Publishing Group

About Lucy Edwards

Lucy Edwards is a UK-based blind broadcaster, content creator and disability activist who is usually accompanied by her cute guide dog Molly. At only 17, Lucy lost her eyesight due to a rare condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti, but her motto in life is that she is 'blind, not broken'. She took to YouTube and TikTok and started to upload her experiences, becoming the first British blind person to pave the way for change across the platforms. Several years later, Lucy is now the first-ever blind content creator to become an Ambassador for Pantene featuring in their TV adverts, with her face across Superdrug stores nationwide to promote their Silky & Glowing range. Lucy also worked with Pantene closely to ensure all packaging was accessible to the vision-impaired community. Lucy continues to campaign for inclusivity, within the beauty industry and beyond.instagram.com/lucyedwardsofficialyoutube.com/lucyedwardstiktok.com/lucyedwardstwitter.com/lucyedwardsfacebook.com/lucyedwardsofficial


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jazzy on March 25, 2024

Lucy Edwards shares her journey after she became blind, and gives some excellent self-help tips to find your way in the midst of your grief. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.......more

Goodreads review by Alison on April 16, 2024

I am not blind ( yet) but could really relate to this book. I felt a wide range of emotions. I was heartbroken, upset, and angry! I did find the book triggering at times as I’ve been through the grieving stage with my eyesight. Lucy wrote in a way that was really personal. I think more people need t......more

Goodreads review by Anahita on February 22, 2025

It has been hard to be different in a society that wants everyone to be the same. Id like to thank NetGalley, Hatchett UK Audio, and Lucy Edwards for giving me the chance to read this book. I honestly don’t know how to review this book. This book follows Lucy as she loses her sight as a child and h......more

Goodreads review by Julia on June 03, 2024

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review. The author herself narrates the audiobook, which takes you on her journey through grieving her vision loss. However, this does not mean it’s only suitable for the blind or their loved ones.......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on February 07, 2025

Before reading Lucy Edwards' book, I wasn't familiar with her, but after discovering her story on NetGalley, I was immediately intrigued. As I researched more, I grew to admire Lucy for her vibrant personality, her red hair, and her inspiring presence on TikTok. As someone with a degenerative eye co......more