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My Dyslexia

By: Philip Schultz
Narrated by: William Hughes
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An inspiring memoir of a Pulitzer Prize winner’s triumph over disability.

Despite being a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2008, Philip Schultz could never shake the feeling of being exiled to the “dummy class” in school, where he was largely ignored by his teachers and peers and not expected to succeed. Not until many years later, when his oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia, did Schultz realize that he suffered from the same condition.

In this moving memoir, Schultz traces his difficult childhood and his new understanding of his early years. In doing so, he shows how a boy who did not learn to read until he was eleven went on to become a prizewinning poet by sheer force of determination. His balancing act—life as a member of a family with not one but two dyslexics, countered by his intellectual and creative successes as a writer—reveals an inspiring story of the strengths of the human mind.

©2011 Philip Schultz (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Art & Literature Authors Children's Health Relationships Special need Learning Disability Health Inspiring Dyslexia Memoir Thought-Provoking

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“Touching…Schultz paints a precise and compelling picture of how his brain works, how he sees himself, and how he thinks others have seen him throughout his life…From its impact on family members, to difficulties in school that may or may not be resolved with diagnosis, to its effect on social interactions and relationships, Schultz describes how dyslexia touches all areas of life. His affecting prose will inspire compassion and leave readers with an understanding not only of dyslexia but of the lifelong challenges that someone with disabilities may face.” ( Publishers Weekly)
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I felt so much like this. I am glad to know others face this and it's not just me

what an insight

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loved this book! Gives amazing insight to the world of dyslexia and how it can make you feel.

Fantastic

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This book really hit home for me. Being dyslexic (and Jewish) I found so many of the stories and experiences match my own journey. Thank you!

Love it! Thank you!

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for most of my life people have asked me what is dyslexia? this story is what my dyslexia is.

my dyslexia

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I enjoyed listening to this book. It is good to hear a perspective of how dyslexia affects someone’s life and challenges that they face and get through. I enjoyed the narration of this book.

Good book

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I have recently have been diagnosed dyslexia at the age of 36. I could relate a lot to his experiences. I am also determined and in middle of trying to complete my masters.

Explaining my experience

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Given I am dyslexic and felt always ‘less than’ everyone else, this book has helped me to start seeing myself as ‘more than’. The author is a little ‘down beat’ for the majority of the book, as too the narrating voice. Which is a real shame, as the out come is actually positive. Worth listening to. A starting point to begin the journey of rewriting the trauma experienced growing up with a miss understanding of dyslexia.

Some very interesting points.

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Would you listen to My Dyslexia again? Why?

YES, YES, YES.
Not the type of book that one tends to relisten to. But I could relate to this mans story. its 85% ME. How?

Some one elsein the world feels like me - I thought it was just me that felt like this!!

Give it a gi - might learn something about your =self!

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

its me - without the jew

It's me! but im not american or jewish.

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Love it. Very touchy and humanising.
I think everyone should understand better about dyslexia or learning difficulties.
This books helped me to understand and be more patient to my hubby and son who both have dyslexia.

Important reading

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It was as if the author was speaking about me. I could really relate to the experiences he spoke about.

Dyslexic must read

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