The Question of David

Written by:
Denise Sherer Jacobson

I had spent the better part of my childhood as an observer watching other children play—excluded by the all too often myopic view of a nondisabled world unwilling to modify a round hole to fit a square peg, as well as the physical limitations of my own disability both out of doors and inside.Denise Sherer Jacobson

My Review

This book is so well-written and relatable. Denise Sherer Jacobson is so open and honest about her experiences navigating adoption and motherhood while facing the prejudice and biases of people who see her and her husband, Neil, as “disabilities” instead of the intelligent and loving human beings that they are.

Since I grew up with a father who was blind and had similar experiences with the biases and prejudices of others, I found myself regularly nodding along with Denise’s insights. Denise is amazing at recording her experiences while also sharing her deeply ingrained feelings of inadequacy, shame, and well-justified anger. She also explains the apprehension so many people with disabilities have about asking for help.

This should be required reading for everyone. I cannot recommend it highly enough!