Now I See

How I Battled Blindness, Mental Illness, an Espresso Habit and Lived to Tell the Tale

De: Mariagrazia Buttitta

Narrado por: Judy Krause

By the time native Sicilian Mariagrazia Buttitta turned 26, she’d planned out the perfect life. After finishing her residency in Buongiorno Medical School, she’d be primed for a job at the prestigious Roma Hospital, the first step toward becoming an Italian Dr. Oz. And what life is complete without a handsome prince by her side, gracing the face of Italian People Magazine as one part of Italy’s “Most Beautiful Couple”?

Instead, she wakes up to discover a medical diagnosis that leaves her almost completely blind. Her family, frustrated and desperate, seeks medical aid in the US, but it comes with a steep price. Along the way, Mariagrazia must battle bullies, an obsessive lover, and her two biggest enemies: anxiety and depression.

Tortured by her thoughts, she finds herself toeing the line between life and death, contemplating ending it all. As a last resort, she turns to a childhood diary of poems and creative writing to rediscover herself and the will to live...before it’s too late.

Now I See is a heart-wrenching yet humorous true tale of struggle, survival, amazing grace, unconditional love, and a fresh look at the American dream. It’s an account of one young woman’s journey overcoming devastating odds while stumbling her way through darkness into light.

©2017 Mariagrazia Buttitta (P)2019 Mariagrazia Buttitta

Inspiring

As someone who battles with an eye condition... Retinal detachments this book was very inspiring.



Great Inspiring story

Wonderful Book!

This is an interesting, engaging, and inspirational tale about the author. I listened to it in two days it was so great. She tells a great story and has a great sense of humor. It is a rich story filled with emotion, and I was certainly able to connect with the author. I would highly recommend you listen to this book.