This book is an excellent read for anyone interested in the life of Louis Braille, and how he revolutionized the way blind people are able to read and write. The author, Russell Freedman, presents an inspiring account of Braille's life, from his childhood blindness to his determination to invent a system of raised dots on paper for the blind. The book highlights his determination, hard work and modesty, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the life of Louis Braille and the history of the Braille system.

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A biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.

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