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Original Essays | December 12, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others



I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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    La's Orchestra Saves the World

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

jazziey1212, December 31, 2007

This book is well written and gives great insight into the life of someone with autism. The reasoning for/explanation, of many, of the sensory sensitivity that people with autism have are discussed in ways that provide understanding and acceptance to a normal unknown subject.
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