Podcast:Fresh Air Published On: Tue Aug 08 2023 Description: Andrew Leland started losing his sight 20 years ago. He's now legally blind, although he still has a narrow field of vision, which allows him to see about 6% of what a fully-sighted person sees. In his new memoir, The Country of the Blind, he explores different kinds of perception, and shares his experience adapting to his new reality. Also, Justin Chang reviews the film Passages.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy