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By: CHCH 155
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2023-11-16 10:36:48 |
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Book enjoyed by all in group. The question sheet encouraged some lively discussion. Content showed that despite the depression following the devastating fact of blindness, with sheer determination, love and support, a worthwhile life can be led. |
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By: TAKA 001
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2023-11-14 13:28:05 |
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The group felt they learned a lot about the training of guide dogs, their intelligence and the importance to the writer. There was a lot of admiration for the writer's perseverance, as well as for his wife's ongoing support. The cruelty of some members of the public left us disturbed. |
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By: BLENH 010
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2023-10-15 14:26:09 |
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Everyone loved this book. All agreed that it was extremely well-written and was hugely enlightening about guide dogs and disabilities in general. Such admiration for the author |
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By: AUCK 412
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2023-09-25 21:41:01 |
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Almost everyone loved this book and decreed it a wonderfully-written account of one blind man's superhuman efforts to survive and thrive in the sighted world, with the help of his amazing dog. |
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By: WELL 117
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2023-08-07 11:46:40 |
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This book was loved by all in the group without exception. Several rated it a 5. All said it gave them a much greater understanding of the challenges facing the blind/those with low vision. The author was greatly admired for his persistence, strength of character, and for his contribution to society at large. |
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By: AUCK 181
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2023-06-22 13:21:53 |
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It has made us all think about our urban environments. They are difficult to navigate, even WITH sight! |
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By: CHCH 001
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2023-05-08 10:07:35 |
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An educational, enjoyable and honest account of how one couple faced and managed to live with such a traumatic change of life which was made positive through the skills of Kika - an incredible dog! |
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By: KATIK 010
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2023-04-20 14:34:24 |
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Fascinating story of resilience. We thought the cover didn't suit the book as it's more a story of the partnership between the dog and Amit on his journey. |
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By: WHANG 017
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2023-03-23 14:06:32 |
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Everyone loved this book. Great insight into what it's like to be blind - is it worse than deafness? |
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By: LEVIN 001
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2023-01-09 09:59:03 |
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Everyone loved this book. Much was learnt about guide dogs, but also real insights into the everyday life of a blind person. |
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By: NGON 001
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2022-11-02 13:31:52 |
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"Best book this year". The group thought it was perfectly pitched and structured. They enjoyed all the characters, admiring their courage and openness. Lots of episodes were easy to recall and dissect. A squeamish member admitted hurrying through some of the medical content. We appreciated Amit's wife Seema's recollections, placed near the end. Lots of discussion of society's reaction to blindness, and support animals. Kika was a delight to us all. |
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By: WAIUK 001
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2022-09-30 10:10:35 |
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An easy read. The word "informative" used by all the group in the discussion. |
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By: AUCK 355
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2022-08-16 11:43:05 |
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Good discussion book. Only one person didn't like it. |
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By: TAUP 006
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2022-08-08 11:30:50 |
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This book was more interesting than we anticipated; several members commented that the cover made a poor impression. Very stimulating discussion. We learned a lot about blindness and guide dogs. |
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By: WHANGA 002
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2022-08-04 14:56:26 |
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The Group all felt that 'Kika and Me' was well worth reading. It taught us so much about disability. Negative attitudes of some members of the public were highlighted. The story was one of love, devotion, perseverance and courage. All thought it should read by many people, giving understanding of the complexities of accessibility. We strongly recommend 'Kika and Me'. |
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By: CAMB 001
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2022-07-18 12:29:08 |
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Brilliant - made me cry. Best discussion in group for years. |
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By: AUCK 395
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2022-06-30 12:14:59 |
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An interesting book which gave interest and education about the challenges ( and achievements) faced by Amit and family. |
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By: WHANGA 004
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2022-06-22 13:32:23 |
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Delightful story of courage, hope, a wonderful dog and plenty of 'food for thought'. |
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By: ASHB 005
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2022-06-22 12:50:20 |
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All our members thoroughly enjoyed the book. |
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By: CHCH 176
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2022-06-15 13:47:03 |
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After initially thinking this looked a bit "lightweight", how wrong we were! What a splendid book. We admired the honesty of Amit and Seema, the lows and the highs, and what huge challenges being blind brings to a family. We thought we'd like to meet them! |
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By: ASHB 009
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2022-05-11 14:26:33 |
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Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the book. Would recommend. Great insights into the effects of blindness in everyday life, and a tribute to Amit Patel and his wife Seema, and their courage as they rebuilt their lives. |
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By: RAUM 001
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2022-04-29 12:10:41 |
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Easy to read, and an eye-opener for those who haven't otherwise learned about the emotional, physical and logistical aspects of blindness. A great promotion for services catering to the blind community. |
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By: TAUP 011
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2022-04-27 16:09:33 |
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Everyone loved the book and learnt so much about coping with blindness. We were shocked at how people can be so unhelpful and unkind. |
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By: AKAR 002
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2022-04-22 14:38:11 |
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The group enjoyed the book and all learnt plenty. |
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By: WAIHEK 001
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2022-04-22 12:32:10 |
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Most people admitted to not looking forward to reading this book - Amit Patel's story about how he became blind, learnt to be blind and then getting on with his life. However, everyone really enjoyed the book and learnt a lot about the life of a blind person. It was really well described. In future we will tell a blind person when we leave a conversation, and will respect when a guide dog is working...We also thought that Seema (Patel's wife) was amazing with her support. |
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By: WHANG 004
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2022-03-28 16:34:27 |
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Mixed opinions, but generally it was very informative, but not challenging. |
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By: WANG 001
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2022-03-07 10:40:50 |
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Hard to believe how cruel and selfish some people are to disabled people. All read and enjoyed it. |
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By: CHCH 465
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2021-11-03 14:26:57 |
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We all read it! We enjoyed the story and the learnings from Amit's story. |
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