46 pages • 1 hour read
Rebekah TaussigSitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig is a memoir composed of eight essays detailing her personal experiences with disability in various aspects such as relationships, education, work, health care, and representation. Written to illustrate the lived experiences of people with disabilities, the book addresses themes like Disability as an Identity, Disability Impacts Everyone, and Combating Ableism. Topics discussed include dating, societal views, media representation, feminism, unsolicited help, and accessibility. It concludes with resources for further exploration and reflects on personal challenges, such as pregnancy, a spouse's illness, and the impact of COVID-19. The book addresses sensitive topics including shame, ableism, and health challenges.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty is praised for its poignant and candid portrayal of life with a disability, offering valuable social commentary and personal essays that resonate with readers. Some critics note that certain essays may feel repetitive, but overall, the book is celebrated for its authenticity, humor, and insightful perspective on disability and inclusion.
Who Should Read Sitting Pretty?
Readers who appreciate introspective memoirs with a focus on disability, social justice, and personal growth, such as Tara Westover’s Educated or Ijeoma Oluo’s So You Want to Talk About Race, will find Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty engaging and enlightening.