Challenging Voices: Writings By, For, and About Individuals With Learning Disabilities [Hardcover]

Cheryl Gerson Tuttle (Author), Gerald A. Tuttle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995

A private glimpse into the lives of real people contending with their disabilities on a daily basis.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The many aspects of learning disability are personalized in this collection of essays, poems and reflections by children, young adults, their families and teachers, who bare their pain as well as their courage. Dyslexia and attention deficit disorder are among the obstacles that prevent children from "fitting in" at an early age. As these writings attest, when properly nurtured by perceptive, caring parents and knowledgeable teachers, such students have a better chance of succeeding. These heartfelt writings reveal the world of those often termed "lazy" or "stupid" when their ability to read a sentence or solve a math problem is severely compromised, and generally not understood. Here they define themselves as real people, contending with bias and celebrating their triumphs. This inspirational collection includes resource material.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Lowell House (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565652118
• ISBN-13: 978-1565652118
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,692,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Encouraging Book for People with Disabilities, May 8, 2000

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This review is from: Challenging Voices: Writings By, For, and About Individuals With Learning Disabilities (Hardcover)

I am a teacher of students with learning disabilities at a secondary school. This is the best book I have found that shows that people with disablities can excel, without downplaying their struggles. I use this book while teaching a self-advocacy unit. My students identify with the struggles and accomplishments that are outlined in this book. It is well worth the hardback price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful collection of writings that hit-the-spot ., October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Challenging Voices: Writings By, For, and About Individuals With Learning Disabilities (Hardcover)

As the mother of a disabled child, I found my voice on each page of this wonderful book. Rarely do I run to find a copy to purchase, but this one is a must buy. I will read it again and again to reinforce I am not alone in my struggling, my child is not alone in his world, and there is hope at the end of our rainbow. ANYONE dealing with a "special" child (or themselves), should read this book. It's comforting, supportive, and affirming. I plan to share pages of it with his teachers, doctors, and someday when he's ready, with him. The mix of voices put to pen is varied and catches the sense of the spirit of this matter from every side. Bravo!!