Brilliant Imperfection

In Brilliant Imperfection, Eli Clare examines the complex and often contradictory role of cure in society, exploring how it influences perceptions of body-minds considered broken. Through a blend of memoir, history, and critical analysis, Clare discusses a wide range of topics—including disability, gender transition, and health—through the lens of race, class, sexuality, and environmental issues. The audiobook, skillfully narrated by Leanne Woodward, invites listeners to reflect on how ideas of normalcy and naturalness shape our relationships with body-minds and the world around us.