Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice

Molly Burke was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease, at age four. Despite growing up blind, she pursued sports, became a rock-climbing instructor, and competed in a beauty pageant. However, others' limited perceptions of her abilities often held her back. Burke's life has contained stark contrasts: years of bullying and difficult circumstances alongside professional achievements, red carpet events, and personal milestones. In this memoir, she reflects on navigating the world as a blind woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, examining what her experiences have taught her. Unseen combines personal narrative with broader commentary on societal expectations of disabled people. Burke chronicles her journey of learning to be unapologetically herself and standing up for her beliefs, while exploring themes of self-acceptance, inner strength, and the need for greater compassion and empathy in the world.