Posted on November 8, 2009 by electricplum
This is quite a fascinating book about a man who has Aspergers. Being in his 50s, he was undiagnosed as a child and yet knew something was not quite right. As a adult he has learned many ways to function in society so that his differences are not as noticeable. He had some significant talents [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2009 by electricplum
I re-read this book this week after a small parenting crisis. Both of my children have been quite rude and difficult to deal with in the last few weeks. The methods in this book do really work and it is a very easy read. The basic principle is that you decide on behaviour you don’t [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2009 by electricplum
I have read this book before too. Its one of a set by Keyes that deal with the same family. In this case, one of the sisters is at home recovering from an accident while she desperately waits to get back home to her real life. There is a twist in the middle and some [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2009 by electricplum
I have actually read this book before. Its a standard chick lit story of women with broken relationships and secrets and unfulfilled expectations. Its a good read though …
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