{"title":"Alice Wong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Alice Wong, a prominent advocate in the realm of disability rights and inclusivity. With a powerful voice and an unwavering commitment to amplifying diverse perspectives, Alice Wong's writings are essential for those interested in the nuanced landscape of disability discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eDisability Visibility\u003c\/em\u003e, a pioneering anthology that gathers first-person narratives from a wide range of contributors. This book offers a rich tapestry of experiences, challenging stereotypes and fostering a greater understanding of the diverse lives of people with disabilities. Each story serves as a testament to resilience, strength, and the importance of visibility in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work by Wong is \u003cem\u003eYear of the Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking memoir that intertwines personal anecdotes with broader socio-political themes. This narrative invites readers into Wong's world, offering intimate insights into her experiences as a disabled woman navigating life and activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Alice Wong's collection for an enlightening journey through profound biographies and memoirs that not only educate but also inspire meaningful dialogue about disability and empowerment. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, Wong's incisive storytelling will leave a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"year-of-the-tiger","title":"Year of the Tiger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist's journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for disability justice, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Bestseller. One of USA Today's Must-Read Books.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alice Wong provides deep truths in this fun and deceptively easy read about her survival in this hectic and ableist society.\" - Selma Blair, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMean Baby\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese culture, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence, passion, ambition, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker, and dreamer. From her love of food and pop culture to her unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic ableism, Alice shares her thoughts on creativity, access, power, care, the pandemic, mortality, and the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a self-described disabled oracle, Alice traces her origins, tells her story, and creates a space for disabled people to be in conversation with one another and the world. Filled with incisive wit, joy, and rage, Wong's \u003cem\u003eYear of the Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e will galvanize readers with big cat energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692571681004,"sku":"9780593315392","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593315392.jpg?v=1725566800"},{"product_id":"disability-visibility-by-alice-wong-9781984899422","title":"Disability Visibility","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisability Visibility\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience. It brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, \"an art . . . an ingenious way to live.\" A Vintage Books Original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by MacArthur \"Genius Grant\" Fellow Alice Wong, \u003cem\u003eDisability Visibility\u003c\/em\u003e \"shares perspectives that are too often missing from such decision-making about accessibility.\" - \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the last census, one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some are visible, some are hidden—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together an urgent, galvanizing collection of personal essays by contemporary disabled writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is Harriet McBryde Johnson's \"Unspeakable Conversations,\" which describes her famous debate with Princeton philosopher Peter Singer over her own personhood. There is columnist s. e. smith's celebratory review of a work of theatre by disabled performers. There are original pieces by up-and-coming authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma. There are blog posts, manifestos, eulogies, and testimonies to Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaken together, this anthology gives a glimpse of the vast richness and complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own assumptions and understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and past with hope and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344101789932,"sku":"9781984899422","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19517963482894.jpg?v=1744012379"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alice-wong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}