Through St. Dunstan's to Light

"Through St. Dunstan's to Light" by James H. Rawlinson, is a moving memoir about a Canadian soldier’s battle with blindness after being wounded in World War I. Told from a first-person perspective, the story follows the soldier’s emotional transformation from the initial shock of losing his sight to finding hope and learning to live independently. The narrative emphasizes his time at St. Dunstan's, an institution that helps blind veterans, and introduces key characters, including the founder, Sir Arthur Pearson. Through learning Braille, typewriting, and other useful skills, and with the support of instructors, the soldier regains his confidence and independence, illustrating the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and the potential for reinvention even in the darkest times.