On Playing a Poor Hand Well: Insights from the Lives of Those Who Have Overcome Childhood Risks and Adversities (Norton Professional Books) [Hardcover]

Mark Katz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0393702324 | ISBN-13: 978-0393702323 | Edition: 1

Many happy and productive adults grew up under difficult conditions that they couldn't change, no matter how hard they tried. Some struggled with learning and attention problems and yet found a way to succeed. What were the secrets of their resiliency?

Drawing upon research examining life's trajectories, Mark Katz identifies sources of protection, strength, and understanding - the cards that enable some children to "beat the odds." He encourages therapists, educators, and other child caretakers to incorporate these factors into our system of care.

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Clearly well written and contains much information on resilience. (Bereavement Care, Issy Kolvin)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (January 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393702324
• ISBN-13: 978-0393702323
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you must know about learning disabilities., July 4, 1998

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This review is from: On Playing a Poor Hand Well: Insights from the Lives of Those Who Have Overcome Childhood Risks and Adversities (Norton Professional Books) (Hardcover)

If you are learning disabled, if you know a child who is learning disabled, if you know an adult who is learning disabled, this book will teach you all you need to know to understand the suffering a learning disability creates. At the same time, the book provides tales of inspiration and lots of practical advice. A must read on this subject.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars n playing a poor hand well, February 16, 2008

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Juan Cardenas "huatusco" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Playing a Poor Hand Well: Insights from the Lives of Those Who Have Overcome Childhood Risks and Adversities (Norton Professional Books) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book. Although focused on children and adults with Learning Disabilities (I prefer the term Learning Differences) it can be a model for life in general. I highly recommend it.