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I work with a child with Asperger syndrome and read the book last year. It was brilliant. The author has a real knowledge of this area. I thought there was a bit too much swearing for it to be sold as a childs book but it was very good. I recommended it to the childs mother and she thought it was great too. I gave my copy away and wish I hadn't now. it really helped my understand AS a lot more. well worth a read.
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I'm reading The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth and you are right Cameron it is very good. Thanks for the recommendation. :D



Glad you're enjoying it. Since talking about it, I've started it again. And despite recommending it, I had forgotten how good it is.
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Anyone read "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence" by Luke Jackson? (15 years old!)
Extraordinary - he has 6 other brothers and sisters, with 2 having ADHD and Autism.

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Healing Flames, I saw a programme about this family on TV about a year ago. Maybe you saw it too?
Luke is exceptional - and his mother too.
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Ive just bought a book called "The book of the bitch"


Its about dog breeding and bitches seasons and things like that!

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Healing Flames wrote:
Anyone read "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence" by Luke Jackson? (15 years old!)
Extraordinary - he has 6 other brothers and sisters, with 2 having ADHD and Autism.


I think I saw a tv programme about this family last summer. What an amazing family they were too. Helps you to appreciate what you have when you see what lives others have to lead.
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CameronBB4 wrote:
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I'm reading The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth and you are right Cameron it is very good. Thanks for the recommendation. :D



Glad you're enjoying it. Since talking about it, I've started it again. And despite recommending it, I had forgotten how good it is.


Yeah it was very good! ()^ I have a habit of re-reading books.

Any other good recommedations? I like all the John Grisham books... just finished his latest "The Last Juror". :D
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claire-n wrote:
Healing Flames, I saw a programme about this family on TV about a year ago. Maybe you saw it too?
Luke is exceptional - and his mother too.


Hi Claire n - Yes I did see it but it left me with really mixed emotions - some that I am struggling with!
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Would be interested to hear more about that Healing Flames. Only if you're willing. Pm me if you dont want to broad cast.
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Have started reading the Lovely Bones (in between writing the old dissertation ;) ) and so far I have not made it through a whole chapter without crying....I'm only at chapter 3 :-(
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I know fudgie. Its a tough read. But worth it.
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its really horrific isn't it HC? [sorry have just been distracted by my bin falling over and all the rubbish scattering itself all over my kitchen floor..... :roll: :-? ]

I seem to have about 5 books on the go that I never get round to finishing! ::lol:: Have been reading so much for uni that reading MORE is the last thing on my mind.
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MORE is a terrible read Fudgie. ;)

I'm with you both on this lovely bones things. Got a copy here if anyone else wants to read it. Be warned though....tears are a plenty.

Hope everything is still going well with your uni work! ()^

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The Lovely Bones is a good book and like you Fudgie I cryed but couldn't put it down.
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I'm reading 'Saffy's Angel' by Hilary Mckay, it;s aimed at teenaged girls, it's pretty good but I prefer her exiles trilogy more.

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