Claire: The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, by a Blind Author

"Claire: The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, by a Blind Author" by Leslie Burton Blades is a story set in the early 1900s, diving into the life of Lawrence Gordon, a blind man whose world is upended by a devastating shipwreck. The narrative highlights love, toughness, and the strength of people as Lawrence meets Claire, a woman who, after the accident, becomes important to his life. After a violent storm causes a shipwreck, Lawrence fights to stay alive in dangerous waters. Despite being blind and fighting big waves, he finds his way to a beach, where he finds Claire, another survivor who is hurt. They team up to find food and a safe place to live. Their relationship grows as they depend on each other, having deep talks about life, survival, and what it means to connect with others. These starting chapters of the book establish the characters' complex relationship, which grows stronger as they face physical challenges and think about their lives, suggesting that they will experience profound emotional growth as they work together.