Post by Debbie on Sept 11, 2007 14:50:11 GMT -5
I just finished a book titled, Adventures in the Mainstream,
Coming of Age with Down syndrome by Greg Palmer. Greg Palmer is a writer that has written and produced several programs that PBS has had on their stations. He has a son who has Down sydrome. His name is Ned. At the time of Mr. Palmer writing this book his son Ned had just turned twenty. He writes about Ned and his experiences as a young adult but also writes about Ned while in school. His book focuses primarily on Ned, his personality, struggles and family. The book is pretty much like a journal of Greg's thoughts and observations as a parent. He writes some of Ned's childhood but the book pretty much centers on Ned, the young adult.
Our local Down syndrome group asked me to read a book and give them an opinon after I had finished reading it. I simply couldn't put the book down. The writer, Mr. Palmer, writes very movingly about what he and his wife have tried to do to provide a loving supportive family background. Mr. Palmer writes about
his idea's and opinions as well on the social backround and activities that Ned participated in. This book is about that and more. I think that this book may be geared more toward the parent who has an older child who has Down syndrome especially the high school student or an adult child in their twentites. I really liked the book and could indentify with their son on many levels. The book I have read is a paperback and Ned is on the cover with his father. The title is long so I just typed the second part of it.
I e-mailed the writer and we have communicated several times. He became interested and found me on a website. I think he probably wanted to know more about the Mosiac Down syndrome.
Coming of Age with Down syndrome by Greg Palmer. Greg Palmer is a writer that has written and produced several programs that PBS has had on their stations. He has a son who has Down sydrome. His name is Ned. At the time of Mr. Palmer writing this book his son Ned had just turned twenty. He writes about Ned and his experiences as a young adult but also writes about Ned while in school. His book focuses primarily on Ned, his personality, struggles and family. The book is pretty much like a journal of Greg's thoughts and observations as a parent. He writes some of Ned's childhood but the book pretty much centers on Ned, the young adult.
Our local Down syndrome group asked me to read a book and give them an opinon after I had finished reading it. I simply couldn't put the book down. The writer, Mr. Palmer, writes very movingly about what he and his wife have tried to do to provide a loving supportive family background. Mr. Palmer writes about
his idea's and opinions as well on the social backround and activities that Ned participated in. This book is about that and more. I think that this book may be geared more toward the parent who has an older child who has Down syndrome especially the high school student or an adult child in their twentites. I really liked the book and could indentify with their son on many levels. The book I have read is a paperback and Ned is on the cover with his father. The title is long so I just typed the second part of it.
I e-mailed the writer and we have communicated several times. He became interested and found me on a website. I think he probably wanted to know more about the Mosiac Down syndrome.
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