La morbidezza degli spigoli

This is a well written and constructed book that keeps you reading; you’ll feel empathy with the characters, and may well shed a tear or two, but there are some fairly predictable plot twists. This is not just a book about autism, and how to cope with it; it’s as much about accepting adult responsib Leggi tutto

A Porta Mágica Permitam que vos apresente esta família: Sam é o filho : um jovem autista daqueles que se escondem debaixo das mesas, que detesta contactos físicos, e em que até o olhar dos outros figura algures lá pelo rol dos itens mais incómodos. Jody é a mãe : diligente e a tempo inteiro. Vinte e qu Leggi tutto

3.5 stars When Alex and Jody were newlyweds a decade or so ago they had bright plans for their future. Well-educated and deeply in love, the couple expected to have fulfilling jobs and fun-filled leisure activities. The birth of the couple's now eight-year-old son Sam - a high-functioning autistic ch Leggi tutto

Ο Keith Stuart γράφει ουσιαστικά για τον αυτιστικό γιό του. Θέλει να ιεραρχήσει τις ανάγκες, για να καταλήξει στα σημαντικά. Γίνεται συναισθηματικός , αλλά για τον ίδιο είναι σημαντικό να αναφερθεί στο ότι δεν υπάρχει μανιέρα στους τρόπους επικοινωνίας και συμπεριφορών. Σημασία έχει ο άνθρωπος πέρα Leggi tutto

In brief - I did really enjoy quite a lot of this book. I just felt some parts were a bit contrived/cheesy - making it 4 on reflection. In full - This book is the story of Alex, his son Sam, his wife Jody and also about other members of his family and friends. In part it is based on the author's own e Leggi tutto