Behind Our Eyes, a Second Look: The Second Literary Anthology of Stories, Poems and Essays

"Behind Our Eyes: A Second Look" is the second literary anthology by writers with disabilities. The topics range from ridiculously absurd to tragically abusive, from cats and rabbits to guide dogs and even a guiding miniature horse, from medical fiascos to survival tactics, and through pangs of deprivation to heights of success. The vivid tapestry of life these writers weave with their stories, poems, and essays demonstrates what a diverse group of writers they are; yet this tapestry of creative writings showcases how similar they are to each other and to the world. This Behind Our Eyes organization's anthology takes a second look at the intriguing and insightful pieces of sixty-five writers.

Behind Our Eyes, Inc, a 501C-3 nonprofit organization, offers accessible opportunities for writers with disabilities to share and discuss their work with fellow members, guest authors, and professionals in the publishing field via their e-mail list and teleconferences. Through positive critique and suggestions, the members support and assist each other in their on-going efforts to express themselves in the written word. Braille displays, screen-reading software, and other adaptive technologies enhance the skills for many of these writers. These writers didn’t have a choice about disabilities in their lives, but each certainly made choices about handling their daily challenges. Through their stories, poems, and essays, these writers have chosen to live life to its fullest.