Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice

In his inspiring memoir, Judge David Tatel reflects on a lifetime of public service and perseverance while living with blindness. Serving nearly 30 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Tatel has shaped landmark cases on environmental and voting rights while concealing—and eventually embracing—his loss of sight. With honesty and grace, he shares how accepting his blindness, aided by his guide dog Vixen, deepened his understanding of justice, resilience, and identity.