Disfigured - (Exploded Views) by Amanda Leduc (Paperback)

Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Finding Your Body is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of how fairy tales shape our expectations of disability and how it can impact our understanding of ourselves and others.

Leduc's book challenges the ableism of fairy tales and offers new ways to celebrate the magic of all bodies, including those that are different from the traditional beauty standards portrayed in these stories.

Through a series of engaging and well-researched examinations of disability in tales from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen to modern interpretations ranging from Disney to Angela Carter, Leduc connects the fight for disability justice to the growth of modern, magical stories.

By reading this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of how fairy tales shape our culture's expectations of disability and learn how to challenge these ableist narratives in your own life.

Whether you identify more with the Beast than Beauty or are simply looking for a new perspective on these classic stories, Disfigured is an essential read that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to embrace your own unique identity.