Canadian author Ryan Knighton’s humorous and frank memoirs about his life as a blind man have won the hearts of readers all around the world.
Knighton, a man born in 1975, went blind in his late twenties as a result of a degenerative eye illness. Knighton accepted his altered perspective on life and wrote a series of touching and amusing memoirs about his experiences.
Knighton’s seminal work, “Cockeyed: A Memoir,” details his adjustment to life as a blind person after the loss of his sight. Knighton’s signature wit and candor guide readers through the ups and downs of his new life, from learning his way about Vancouver to finding love.
Knighton has continued to write and give talks regarding disability and accessibility issues since the release of “Cockeyed.” His second book, “C’mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark,” is a compilation of articles about his experiences as a father.
The wit, intellect, and compassion in Knighton’s work have won him many fans.
The Stephen Leacock Memorial Award for Humor is just one of many honors he has received; his writing has also been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Globe and Mail.
Knighton is not just an accomplished author, but also a sought-after speaker who has presented at events and conferences all over the world on the topics of accessibility and disability. He also instructs students at the University of British Columbia in the art of writing with integrity and compassion in his capacity as a professor of creative writing.
Inspiring and entertaining readers even today, Knighton’s literature has a global reach. Knighton is, without a doubt, one of the most talented and motivational authors of our day, thanks to his fresh outlook and ability to find comedy in even the most trying situations.