Katharine Butler Hathaway

Katharine Butler Hathaway was born in 1890 and suffered from spinal tuberculosis as a child.

She spent ten years strapped to a board as treatment, which left her with a hunched back and stunted growth.

Despite her physical challenges, Hathaway became a writer and poet.

She bought a house in Castine, Maine, which became a significant part of her life and work.

Hathaway's memoir, published posthumously in 1942, details her struggles with disability, her pursuit of creativity, and her quest for independence and love.

Her writing is noted for its vivid descriptions and honest reflections on life with a disability in the early 20th century.