Ryan Knighton
Ryan Knighton (born 19. September 19, 1972 at Langley) is a Canadian writer best known for writing about his blindness, in books such as Cockeyed: A Memoir[1] and C'mon Papa – Dispatches from a dad in the dark.[2] He teaches English and creative writing at Capilano University and lives in Vancouver with his wife and daughter.
Knighton performed in the June 2012 edition of Don't Tell My Mother!, a monthly showcase in which authors, screenwriters, actors and comedians share true stories they would never want their mothers to know.[3]
He is the subject of the 2008 documentary As Slow As Possible, by director Scott Smith.[4]
He is the co-star of 2016 award-winning film, Blind Sushi, with Chef Bun Lai.[5]
Bibliography
Non-Fiction
- Cars (co-authored with George Bowering) (2002)
- Cockeyed: A Memoir (2006)
- C'Mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark (2012)
Poetry
- Swing in the Hollow (2001)
References
- ^ Knighton, Ryan (2006). Cockeyed: A Memoir, PublicAffairs, New York. ISBN 978-1-58648-440-8.
- ^ Knighton, Ryan (2010). C'mon Papa – Dispatches from a dad in the dark, Alfred A. Knopf, Canada. ISBN 978-0-307-39669-3.
- ^ source: experiencela.com access date 8 July 2012
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1557151/%7C IMBD
- ^ "https://thetakemagazine.com/watch-blind-sushi/"