Unseen

How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice

De: Molly Burke

Narrado por: Molly Burke

From social media star and change-maker Molly Burke, a vulnerable, honest, and darkly humorous memoir on navigating the challenges of being a blind woman in a sighted world

When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people’s narrow perceptions of her held her back.

Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life’s lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements. Throughout her life, Molly has learned to appreciate the duality, and, most importantly, she’s learned the beauty of being unapologetically yourself and standing up for what you truly believe in.

In Unseen, Molly chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, illuminating what her experiences have taught her and what she hopes others can learn from her hardship and successes. Part memoir, part rallying cry for a more compassionate and empathetic world, Unseen recounts Molly’s life and experiences fighting against the expectations society set for her and, in doing so, helps listeners find their own voice, inner strength, and self-acceptance.

©2025 Molly Burke (P)2025 Recorded Books

Perspective

Molly has educated the world so much on disability and has completely changed the way I view disability. The social model of disability needs to be our new normal! Everyone needs to hear her speak. 10/10 as with everything she does!

the best memior for all disabled people

i loved it soooo much! your book was soooo much like my own journey in dealing with my blindness journey especially with someone who also has rp too. i finally found your youtube channell in 2019 and, you tube wasn't in my universe when i was growing up being blind but, thanks to your channel and book i'am not alone anymore!

What a wonderful book

I couldn’t put it down. I related to so much of this book. Great book.

Hope it’s the first of many!

Molly’s story is jawdropping at times but the perspective she’s earned and now shared with all of us is so, so important. I wish everyone would read this book!

Enjoyable

I enjoyed learning about Molly’s backstory with charities and her career early on in her life