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Eddie went to Oxford to critically examine the limitations of reasonable accommodation as a public policy tool for the rights of people with disabilities, and his time there was a crash course in exactly that. As Eddie summarizes, “Just as a whale cannot be comfortably accommodated in a swimming pool, disabled individuals cannot be reasonably accommodated without systemic interventions to address ableism.” This book is a must for anyone who cares even a smidge about disability justice!

It's serious and doesn't shy away from really upsetting stuff, but it's also a book of disabled joy, Black joy, and queer joy!

Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5: Blows me away, loved it, life-changing, will sit with me

Source: Library: Libby

catisbookish's review

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5.0

Required reading for all uprights. Hands down one of the best memoirs I’ve ever read, Eddie Ndopu is real, hilarious, witty, clever, and unflinching in his recounting of his trials and tribulations attending grad school at Oxford. The rage I felt on his behalf with all of the ridiculous obstacles and lack of understanding, empathy, and support Ndopu faced as a disabled student was intense. I learned so much from this book and I am so grateful to have read it. I will not shut up about this book, mark my words.

zgreyz's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

a funny and eyeopening memoir that really highlights the lack of accommodations, care, and understanding for disabled people in education.

literarylaila's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

mimisperl's review

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challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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