The Backwards Hand : A Memoir

Name: The Backwards Hand : A Memoir
Brand: Northwestern University Press

Northwestern University Press

Fear. Disgust. Pity. The cripple evokes our basest human emotions\u2014as does the monster.\nTold in lyric fragments, The Backwards Hand traces Matt Lee\u2019s experience living in the United States for more than thirty years with a rare congenital defect. Weaving in historical research and pop culture references, Lee dissects how the disabled body has been conflated with impurity, worthlessness, and evil. His voice swirls amid those of artists, criminals, activists, and philosophers. With a particular focus on horror films, Lee juxtaposes portrayals of fictitious monsters with the real-life atrocities of the Nazi regime and the American eugenics movement. Through examining his struggles with physical and mental health, Lee confronts his own beliefs about monstrosity and searches for atonement as\n\nThe Backwards Hand\nA Memoir\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price adv;