If you’re following my blog this month, you may remember me saying that some of the titles of memoirs can be a bit problematic. Students of disability studies would point to the emphasis being on the syndrome instead of the person, and…
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Today we have another story written by someone who has Down syndrome. Just Try and Stop Me, written by Mackenzie Meyer and Beth Rowe is a unique book in that Mackenzie’s words are captured true to life in some parts, and in…
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It’s always good to get at least a little bit of information about the author before you start reading a book. The blurbs on selling sites, like Amazon, can usually give you a place to start. This author, for example is from…
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A recent article in the Washington Post detailed the current battle around the new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm. The question is whether people with Down syndrome should be given access to a drug with questionable research behind it. The article highlighted the link…
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The title of this one is fabulous! I sometimes wonder what makes authors choose a title. I chose a few for this year’s A to Z challenge that have horrendous titles – just for that very reason. This one is an example…
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I love stories where people change their minds about what they though they knew – especially teachers who not only interact with the child who inspired the story, but all the children he/she will come in contact with throughout his/her career. Five…
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David Egan is a successful advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome. In his book, published in 2020, he tells his own story of inclusion. If you, even for a moment, doubt that he wrote it himself, watch as he…
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What a great idea for a book! The Down Syndrome Diary is an example of the resourcefulness of the Ds community. One of the best ways we help each other is to share our stories. From the Foreword: “The project was born…
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Crazy Dave is a unique story. It gives us a glimpse, not only of life with Down syndrome but also the sometimes harsh life of the native [sic] community in a time of upheaval. From the back cover: “Through the story of…
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Beauty Exposed is from the perspective of siblings to people who have Down syndrome. These are often some of the most significant relationships our loved ones have. This one is on my ‘to read’ list. I just got my copy this week….
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