Laughing Allegra: The Inspiring Story of a Mother's Struggle and Triumph Raising a Daughter With Learning Disabilities
Autor Anne Ford, John-Richard Thompsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 mar 2004
Now, in this fiercely honest and compelling memoir, Anne tells her story, writing movingly of her feelings as the mother of a learning disabled child. “I grew to accept that life is filled with uncertainty and that answers to the most simple, yet profound, questions such as ‘What is wrong with my daughter?’ can be elusive. I learned to be self-reliant in ways I never had before. I learned that every spark of optimism and hope was something to be nurtured and treasured because sometimes they were the only comfort available. And I learned that worry had entered my life.”
In time, Anne Ford saw her daughter grow into a vibrant, loving, and independent adult with a passion for ice skating and a commitment to help other disabled children. Allegra Ford, now 32, lives independently and supported this book’s publication so “it could help other kids.” Anne’s experience led her to become a tireless activist on behalf of children and families faced with LD, including her service as Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001, and the writing of this book with John-Richard Thompson, an award-winning playwright and novelist.
In addition to Anne’s personal story, Laughing Allegra includes four invaluable special sections:
- Answers to the most commonly asked questions about LD
- A resource guide on where to find help
- A discussion from a mother’s perspective on the challenges of homework, money, relationships, the work- place, and planning as the LD child and parents age
- A section on “Siblings and Secrets,” new in this paperback edition, inspired by Anne’s conversations with readers during her hardcover book tour.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781557046222
ISBN-10: 1557046220
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN-10: 1557046220
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția William Morrow Paperbacks
Notă biografică
Anne Ford's previous books are the acclaimed memoir Laughing Allegra, about raising her severely learning-disabled daughter, and On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. She served as Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001. The daughter of Henry Ford II, she lives in New York City and lectures widely on LD and ADHD issues.