A review by dibiz116
A Disability History of the United States by Kim E. Nielsen

hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

 A great overview of not just a history of disability rights in the US, but also of the definition of what a disability has been considered to be over the entire history of the country beginning with the indigenous tribes before colonization. The latter of this is what I found the most enlightening and thought provoking. It's quite a short read, so in no way can cover everything, but is obviously intended as a jumping off point not as a in-depth study. This book made me analyze what I thought I knew about not simply disabilities but the way people (both who would today be considered disabled and not) across our history have been treated. Highly recommend.