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

by Mark Katz (Author)

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

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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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Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.; 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)

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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.

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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.

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