The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott

The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott

Zoe Thorogood

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Billie Scott is an artist. Her debut gallery exhibition opens in a few months. Within a fortnight she'll be completely blind. As Billie struggles to deal with her impending blindness, she sets off on a journey from Middlesbrough to London; into a world of post-austerity Britain and the problems facing those left behind. Her quest is to find ten people to paint for her exhibition, as well as the inspiration to continue with her art, and the strength to move on with her life.

Publication Year: 2020


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  • queerlybeloved
    May 29, 2025
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    definitely don't let the premise or title of this book stray you!
    when i first started reading, i was worried about how i would feel, but this is such a beautifully-written, impactful, emotional story.

    billie scott is an inspiration!! 
    the message behind the story is not to give up or let challenges get you down. these challenges can come from disability or differences or outside pressures, but it's so important to do what you love and follow your passions to the best of your ability!!

    billie meets so many people and has so many muses and learns so much through her time of finding people to paint for her exhibit before she goes blind. and her (zoe's) art style!!! stunning. 

    so many inspiring messages and lessons from this one, it was a pleasure to read 🫶🏻

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    Jun 03, 2025
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