Sipping Dom P�rignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever | 
This memoir details Eddie‘s life attending Oxford. We see a little before, during, and after his college days as Eddie deals with ableism, assholes, terrible caregivers, an unsupportive faculty, and a few really, really great friends. I was blown away by how many roadblocks he ran into with funding, especially given the wealth of a school like Oxford. Great, short, and surprisingly funny/charming (given all the terrible situations Eddie was in.)
pickThis is a brilliant memoir. It centres around Eddie's experience at Oxford University, which should have been a fantastic opportunity but became an ordeal, when the 'full scholarship' he won won't cover the essential care he needs, and he's expected to fundraise this himself. It's a great insight into the realities of living in a world that excludes disabled people, and challenges 'uprights' to reconsider what we mean by 'reasonable adjustments'.
pickEddie Ndopu is an accomplished South African with a great sense of humor and style. His memoir was written using his ONE finger he had control of! His determination is amazing and shown through his trials at Oxford University, where he was denied basic care needs and responsible for fund raising for those expenses. I loved his narration and learning about ableism, however, I would have liked a bit more of his backstory.
pickThe ableist excuses of major institutions must stop. Eddie handled a very difficult situation thrust upon him during his time at Oxford with grace and humor.
Eddie has SMA and was the first African disabled student admitted there. He received a full scholarship including boarding and expenses, but they refused to cover his necessary care aide. This is the story of his fight for adequate support while enjoying his masters program.
