Countway Reads | Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

Join us for the first in-person Countway Reads book discussion!

About the event:

Storytelling is at the heart of medical and public health practice and Countway Library is here to help foster this tradition. Our Countway Reads initiative invites the community to read and learn together by engaging with creative works by people from all walks of life.

These book discussions, held each semester, are open to all Harvard ID holders and facilitated by Countway Library librarians. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration may include a free copy of the book for advanced reading. Registration is limited, so sign up early!

About the book:

Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann

In Being Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human.

“Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.” —Gloria Steinem

“A moving chronicle of social change, Being Heumann will restore your hope in our democracy and the power of our shared humanity.“ —Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president

Learn more and register at countway.info/heumann.