Synopsis
Lou's sister, Emily, is blind. She's also in the marching band, gets great grades, sculpts in clay, and has the biggest bedroom in the house to accommodate her Braille machine. Everyone thinks Emily's accomplishments are extraordinary and most think that she can do no wrong. The single person who doesn't feel awe - or pity - for her is Louis. He wishes people would stop comparing the two of them. Louis wants his own life.
Then, a family tragedy begins to bridge the widening gap between brother and sister. Funny and touching at the saem time, The Transcriber explores the power of sibling rivalry... and reconcilation.
About the AuthorKristen Witucki has been blind since birth and earned a BA in English from Vassar College, an MA in giftedness from Columbia University, an MFA in fiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College, and an M.Ed. in teaching students who are blind or visually impaired from Dominican College. She has been published on many blogs. Kristen Witucki lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.
About the SeriesThe Open Door series - an innovative program of original and adapted works by some of the most beloved modern writers - was started in Ireland to promote adult literacy. The Gemma Open Door is an offshoot of this successful series, and showcases fresh stories and new writing from both best-selling North American authors and emerging voices.
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