Unseen

How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice

De: Molly Burke

Narrado por: Molly Burke

From social media star and change-maker Molly Burke, a vulnerable, honest, and darkly humorous memoir on navigating the challenges of being a blind woman in a sighted world

When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people’s narrow perceptions of her held her back.

Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life’s lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements. Throughout her life, Molly has learned to appreciate the duality, and, most importantly, she’s learned the beauty of being unapologetically yourself and standing up for what you truly believe in.

In Unseen, Molly chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, illuminating what her experiences have taught her and what she hopes others can learn from her hardship and successes. Part memoir, part rallying cry for a more compassionate and empathetic world, Unseen recounts Molly’s life and experiences fighting against the expectations society set for her and, in doing so, helps listeners find their own voice, inner strength, and self-acceptance.

©2025 Molly Burke (P)2025 Recorded Books

A great "insight" to an amazing woman

I so enjoyed Molly's story and getting to hear it in her own voice. Being a long time viewer of her on YouTube, not all of the stories were unknown to me, but as she told them my heart ached for the teenage Molly, worried for the early 20's young woman and was so pleased for the 30 year old's triumphs. I can only imagine how vulnerable she must have felt opening up her life and feelings to us all, and I applaud her well earned self-confidence.

Molly Explains It All

I am a longtime fan of Molly’s. I teach kids that are visually impaired and like to share some of Molly’s videos with them. I appreciated her story and could hear the voices of some of my students in her story. I appreciate Molly’s drive to make the world more accessible.,

Amazing Story Beautifully Told!

I’m only halfway through the book! But I can’t put it down! I’ve literally read half of it in a day. I love hearing her story as a long time follower on YouTube! Thank you for being a voice for more inclusivity, and acceptability.

Mastered authenticity

Molly Burke has truly mastered, sharing her authentic experience as a visually impaired and blind person, touching on so many points that those of us in the blind and visually impaired community experience on a regular basis. She courageously shares even some of the most humbling and hurtful moments, allowing readers to experience her reality, but also to be able to own their own. Through her example of determination and advocacy she helps others to realize that they can and should be seen. I will definitely share this book with my girls when they are old enough. Highly recommended.

The best memoir I've read in a long time

One of the types of audiobooks I enjoy is memoirs performed by the authors. This one stands out! It's exciting, funny, captivating, and often profound. I'm so glad this book exists! Molly, as with everything she does, is a trailblazer.

Informative, entertaining, and engaging

As a blind woman, I so appreciate the articulate and Concise Way Molly expresses challenges our community can face. I think every person, blind and cited should read this. The blind should read it for the camaraderie. Cited should read it for the perspective it brings. The only downside to this book is that it wasn’t longer.

So well-deserved, and authenticity the world so desperately needs.

Molly, you are a shining star that deserves every bit of your success. You’ve brought light and hope to so many of us in the disabled community, and awareness to the greater world. I know you’ll continue to soar. What’s really remarkable is that through it all, you haven’t lost yourself. You continue to grow as a person and keep true to your values. You’re someone that this world desperately needs, yet doesn’t always deserve. Much love, and fantastic read. I only hope my first book is half as genuine.

Well done, Molly!

I’m so glad that you not only made the book in your own voice, but with your own voice in audiobook format. I enjoy listening to audiobooks while working, and I preordered this book as soon as I was able to. Good news, I loved it, and definitely was not let down by the tea you had to spill. Instead, I cheered for your success and felt concerned when you found yourself in low places. I was bullied in middle school, granted to a much lesser degree, and saw my younger twin sisters get abandoned by their entire friend group their senior year of high school for being too much. You have endured so much, and it’s great to see where you are now. Keep being you, and know in this redheaded cartoonist’s opinion, you have nothing to feel sorry for. Only to be proud of the book and life you’ve made.

Fantastic book

This book was a pleasure to listen to and I couldn't put it down to the point where I listened to the whole thing in less than 2 days. I have been following Molly for a while but this book really gave an even greater insight into her life and challenges she faced and overcame. Molly is infectious and engaging to listen to and there is a good balance of serious moments mixed with humor and sarcasm. Her take away message is very inspirational for anyone regardless of life circumstances for those moments where we feel unseen or are faced with difficult decisions and situations.

super vulnerable

Molly is shares her raw emotions in such a honest way and makes light of the difficulties she has faced to get to her current point of success. She details the way her success doesn't shield her from the prejudice this world has against the disabled community. I've followed her for years and this was just what I've been waiting for. It's AMAZING and will be gifting to all my friends!