“Unlocking Perception: Discover the Hidden Depths of Sight in Naomi Cohn’s Intriguing Braille Encyclopedia”
Again, Cohn reflects on the duality of language, especially braille. On one hand, braille has allowed Cohn to develop an uninhabited voice. Here she considers the weight of her words because it takes a great deal of work to write a single word. On the other hand, Cohn is not fully ready to lean into this side of her voice, even though very few people can read her braille journal.
Cohn is using the duality of braille to come into her voice as a writer and a disabled person. Viewing her braille journal as an ever-evolving workbook to develop and hone her voice, Cohn is becoming bilingual in the multifaceted aspects of her voice. Analogies aside, The Braille Encyclopedia is a touchstone for writers looking to develop their authentic, authoritative, and authorly voice.
