I want to share some really good books that I have read recently, and thought that some of you may be interested in as well.
I am a huge Temple Grandin fan, I have read most of her books and really loved them (especially, Animals in Translation), watched the HBO Biopic, and saw her speak in Calgary. I was really excited to read her new one, and was not disappointed. It is called, The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's. It is a compilation of her published essays and articles on various topics. It is a light read, and full of practical advice. I really recommend it.
I really enjoyed reading, The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son, which is also a documentary. I saw the documentary awhile ago, and was happy when my husband surprised me with the book. It reads like a novel, and is very interesting, engaging, and inspiring.
I had chills of excitement when I found An Accidental Advocate by Katherine Burke at Greenwoods Bookstore (have you been there? I love it!). I finished it in a weekend. Cathy has read it as well, and we both agree that it is a really great book. I had tears running down my cheeks during several parts, as the author describes some of the scenarios that her family had been through when trying to navigate the school system, and find an appropriate placement and supports for their son, who has learning disabilities. I think that a lot of us can really relate to that situation. The neat thing is that she lives in Edmonton, so the material is very relevant.
There are so many books that I have read and loved, but I thought that I would limit this post to ones that I have read over the last couple of months.
What have you read recently? Is there a book that you would like to recommend to other parents? Do you have a favourite autism related book? Please leave comments, and add to the discussion below.
Sincerely,
Kelly
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