“Unlocking Perception: Discover the Hidden Depths of Sight in Naomi Cohn’s Intriguing Braille Encyclopedia”
Together Cohn and Braille offer the reader a unique understanding of their lived experiences. Braille, a 19th century saddle maker, invented the braille system of communication after accidentally blinding himself with an awl. Centuries later, Cohn learns braille after her vision worsens due to neovascularization.
Using etymology, history, and lived experiences, Cohn’s alphabetical entries present a masterclass on voice. These short, braided essays allow Cohn to reflect on how braille has changed her understanding of her voice and communication. She asks the reader to feel the story both literally and figuratively. This book is about how tactile understanding and connection leads to emotionally and mentally feeling and connecting.
