What stands out most about the book is Hanna-Attisha’s admirable courage and sense of duty. She fulfilled her moral obligation to her community. This is something the world needs more of, and its something I envy. It takes such courage to stand up in today’s world and choose to be opposed and outcast by some for the greater good. If I were in her shoes, the most I would have done would have been attending city hall meetings, or calling to voice my opinion on the issue. As sad as that sounds, I am not that much of a courageous person; I am sometimes timid. Therefore, I feel it very unrealistic for me to be the superhero. The only questions I have about the book are in regards to Flint’s government. Who elected such a government? How many people have been impacted in other ways by this selfish, greedy government? This book was an excellent read, and there was nothing I did not enjoy. If I absolutely had to sum up this entire book in one sentence, I would say the following: Hanna-Attisha’s admirable courage and bravery led to the exposure of the government and restoration of the water system in Flint, Michigan. I believe the title “What the Eyes Don’t See” was an excellent title for such a book. It is metaphorical and literal. It shows the crypticness of Flint’s government and water suppliers. Additionally, it foreshadows the book, in that it basically tells that the residents are not seeing the corruptness that is taking place behind the scenes; they do not see the lead or corrosion in the water. Personally, this book has prompted me to do some spiritual growth. I feel that I am not impacting my community or world as much as I could be, and I have much more than others have. It has really helped put things into perspective.
