Taking Hold

My Journey Into Blindness

By: Sally Hobart Alexander

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

Sally Hobart Alexander is a writer of considerable talent and resourcefulness. Taking Hold: My Journey Into Blindness is her powerful autobiography of tragic illness and spiritual triumph.

At 24, Sally Hobart was a schoolteacher, engaged to be married, and living a happy, active life in Southern California. Waking up one morning, she discovered that a gray cloud had descended upon everything around her. A trip to the ophthamologist’s office revealed that she was suffering from a retinal hemorrhage. Several treatments later, her sight steadily deteriorating, Sally began to understand that soon she would be completely blind.

With courage and conviction, Sally has struggled to overcome her visual impairment, and her story is one of great inspiration. With Suzanne Toren’s sensitive narration, Sally’s story overflows with emotion and determination.

©1994 Sally Hobart Alexander (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

The transparency and honesty of the vision loss

I like the whole story. I didn’t have any dislikes. The stories told were powerful and inspiring!

well told story

the story was told well without drama well worth reading
for anyone interested in the life of a person who is blind or losing vision

Loved it!

Very much enjoyed this book. Being visually impaired myself, very much felt an emotional connection.

Her openness

I really like this. Very down to earth, while covering the fears & concerns (my fears & concerns)