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Book Synopsis: A memoir by one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers—who spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. David Tatel has served nearly 30 years on America’s second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many of our most crucial cases are resolved—or teed up for the Supreme Court. He has championed equal justice for his entire adult life; decided landmark environmental and voting cases; and embodied the ideal of what a great judge should be. Yet he has been blind for the past 50 of his 80-plus years. Initially, he depended upon aides to read texts to him, and more recently, a suite of hi-tech solutions has allowed him to listen to reams of documents at high speeds. At first, he tried to hide his deteriorating vision, and for years, he denied that it had any impact on his career. Only recently, partly thanks to his first-ever guide dog, Vixen, has he come to fully accept his blindness and the role it’s played in his personal and professional lives. His story of fighting for justice over many decades, with and without eyesight, is an inspiration to us all.
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Discover the captivating memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, by David Tatel, a remarkable public servant and legal thinker. With nearly 30 years of service on America's second highest court, Tatel's memoir delves into his journey of denying and ultimately embracing his blindness as an essential part of his identity.
As a staunch advocate for equal justice, Tatel has spent his entire adult life championing for what he believes in. Through his decisions on landmark environmental and voting cases, he has become the embodiment of what a great judge should be. It's even more remarkable to learn that he has been blind for the past 50 years of his 80-plus year life.
Initially dependent on aides to read texts to him, Tatel has embraced technological advancements to navigate his professional responsibilities. With a suite of hi-tech solutions, he can now listen to vast amounts of documents at high speeds. His determination to adapt and overcome challenges demonstrates his unwavering commitment to justice.
Tatel's story is one of resilience and inspiration. For years, he tried to hide his deteriorating vision, believing that it had no impact on his career. However, with the help of his first-ever guide dog, Vixen, Tatel has come to fully accept his blindness and recognize the profound role it has played in shaping his personal and professional life.
Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of a brilliant legal mind and witness Tatel's fight for justice, both with and without eyesight. Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice is a testament to the human spirit and an inspiration to all who read it. Don't miss out on this incredible story of triumph over adversity - get your copy now!
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