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Author:   James Francisco Bonilla
Publisher:   University of Minnesota Press
Imprint:   University of Minnesota Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781517919146

ISBN 10:   1517919142
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   04 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction 1. The Knife 2. Locked in the Closet 3. Just Dee and Me 4. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs 5. “Lock the Doors!” 6. DoÑa Luisa, Mi Nana 7. My First Bike 8. Coindre Hall 9. Sammy My Beagle 10. “Hey, Spic!” 11. “Sight Conservation” Class 12. Bullies 13. Puerto Rico’s Hatfields versus the McCoys 14. Camp Lighthouse 15. The Gift of Not Seeing 16. Mr. Norton, MSW 17. Florida School for the Deaf and Blind 18. Mugging on Friday the 13th, 1972 19. “But You Don’t Look . . .” 20. “Dad, I Can’t Play Golf.” 21. A Blind Messenger? 22. Stigma 23. Titi Anna 24. Clark Tower 25. “Oh, So Much Shame!” 26. Learning Grace from Mrs. Reed 27. The “Nearly Killed by Kindness” Blues 28. Seeing in Technicolor 29. Learning to Drive 30. “Crip Camp” 31. Stumbling into Spirit in Nature 32. “With Correction” 33. All Roads Led to Community Organizing 34. Dad and Son Reconcile 35. A Deepening Estrangement 36. Wrestling with Moral Outrage 37. Why Choose Dee as a Parent? 38. Temagami Vision Quest 39. Uncle Bim 40. Redefining Machismo 41. Dee’s Last Act 42. Riding the Waves Afterword: Insights from An Eye for an I Acknowledgments Resources: Seeing Beyond Our Blind Spots References

Reviews

""In An Eye for an I, James Francisco Bonilla shares his journey through discrimination and misunderstanding, navigating life with blindness and a troubled single parent. His powerful narrative exposes systemic injustices affecting Latino children in education, challenging stereotypes while advocating for equity. This inspiring memoir encourages a new generation to confront biases and champion social justice.""--Dr. Madeline L. Peters, disability consultant ""Weaving together a poignant narrative made of personal vignettes, James Francisco Bonilla tells of obstacles overcome, insights gained, and lives transformed by his commitment to social justice and self-understanding. With its intersectional analysis of racism, mental illness, and disability, this memoir brings a fresh and inspiring voice to the world of social justice literature.""--Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race ""The intersection of being blind and struggling with one's mental health is rarely acknowledged. Candidly sharing the discrimination he has faced and the toll it can take, James Francisco Bonilla shows that hope and healing can be found through advocacy and community.""--Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota

""In An Eye for an I, James Francisco Bonilla shares his journey through discrimination and misunderstanding, navigating life with blindness and a troubled single parent. His powerful narrative exposes systemic injustices affecting Latino children in education, challenging stereotypes while advocating for equity. This inspiring memoir encourages a new generation to confront biases and champion social justice.""--Dr. Madeline L. Peters, disability consultant ""Weaving together a poignant narrative made of personal vignettes, James Francisco Bonilla tells of obstacles overcome, insights gained, and lives transformed by his commitment to social justice and self-understanding. With its intersectional analysis of racism, mental illness, and disability, this memoir brings a fresh and inspiring voice to the world of social justice literature.""--Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race ""The intersection of being blind and struggling with one's mental health is rarely acknowledged. Candidly sharing the discrimination he has faced and the toll it can take, James Francisco Bonilla shows that hope and healing can be found through advocacy and community.""--Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota ""Whether you come to this book for insights about living with disability, the impacts of racism and trauma, or the emotional journey to healthy manhood, you will be captivated by the vivid tenderness of a masterful storyteller and inspired by the lessons about the resilience of the human spirit.""--Steven Botkin, founder and former executive director, Men's Resources International

""In An Eye for an I, James Francisco Bonilla shares his journey through discrimination and misunderstanding, navigating life with blindness and a strict single parent. His powerful narrative exposes systemic injustices affecting Latino children in education, challenging stereotypes while advocating for equity. This inspiring memoir encourages a new generation to confront biases and champion social justice.""--Dr. Madeline L. Peters, disability consultant

""In An Eye for an I, James Francisco Bonilla shares his journey through discrimination and misunderstanding, navigating life with blindness and a troubled single parent. His powerful narrative exposes systemic injustices affecting Latino children in education, challenging stereotypes while advocating for equity. This inspiring memoir encourages a new generation to confront biases and champion social justice."" - Dr. Madeline L. Peters, disability consultant ""Weaving together a poignant narrative made of personal vignettes, James Francisco Bonilla tells of obstacles overcome, insights gained, and lives transformed by his commitment to social justice and self-understanding. With its intersectional analysis of racism, mental illness, and disability, this memoir brings a fresh and inspiring voice to the world of social justice literature."" - Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race ""The intersection of being blind and struggling with one's mental health is rarely acknowledged. Candidly sharing the discrimination he has faced and the toll it can take, James Francisco Bonilla shows that hope and healing can be found through advocacy and community."" - Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota ""Whether you come to this book for insights about living with disability, the impacts of racism and trauma, or the emotional journey to healthy manhood, you will be captivated by the vivid tenderness of a masterful storyteller and inspired by the lessons about the resilience of the human spirit."" - Steven Botkin, founder and former executive director, Men's Resources International ""An Eye for an I will be an inspiration to many young people, and James Francisco Bonilla's legacy will continue across generations. I have always admired and respected his leadership and vision, and his memoir is the essence of what I still seek to share with youth in all communities."" - J. Herman Blake, professor emeritus, Iowa State University

Author Information

James Francisco Bonilla is a New Yorkborn Puerto Rican writer and retired professor of Hamline University in St. Paul. He has written and presented nationally and internationally on diversity, cultural competence, and leadership, especially on how to diversify environmental organizations.

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