SCHUYLER'S MONSTER [h/b] - Hardcover

Robert Rummel-Hudson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312372426 ISBN 13: 9780312372422

Publisher: St Martins Press, 2008

Synopsis

When Schuyler was found to be unable to speak and diagnosed with polymicrogyria, her parents needed to figure out a way to help her learn to communicate. What they didn't know was that their daughter was going to teach them a thing or two about fearlessness, tenacity, and joy.

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Review:

Advance praise for Schuyler's Monster: "A gripping explication, shot through with equal parts horror and hope, of how parenthood can turn ordinary people into passionate advocates." -Neal Pollack, author of "Alternadad ""Robert Rummel-Hudson is brave enough to reveal the damage the discovery of his child's condition did to his marriage and to his own sense of self. He manages to repair some of the damage through close involvement with Schuyler and vigorous campaigning on her behalf. His memoir is honest, often painful and deeply personal." -Charlotte Moore, author of "George & Sam ""The book is engaging and honest--I'm sure it will help many parents who are struggling to find the most loving way to help their children who have 'issues.'" -Dana Buchman, designer, author of "A Special Education" Advance praise for Schuyler's Monster: "A gripping explication, shot through with equal parts horror and hope, of how parenthood can turn ordinary people into passionate advocates." -Neal Pollack, author of "Alternadad ""Robert Rummel-Hudson is brave enough to reveal the damage the discovery of his child's condition did to his marriage and to his own sense of self. He manages to repair some of the damage through close involvement with Schuyler and vigorous campaigning on her behalf. His memoir is honest, often painful and deeply personal." -Charlotte Moore, author of "George & Sam ""The book is engaging and honest--I'm sure it will help many parents who are struggling to find the most loving way to help their children who have 'issues.'" -Dana Buchman, designer, author of "A Special Education"

About the Author:

Robert Rummel-Hudson has been writing online since 1995. During that time, his work has been recognized by the Diarist Awards at diarist.net, including citations for Best Writing (1999 Q4), Best Overall Journal (2000 Q1), Best Account of a Public or News Event (2001 Q2, on the execution of Timothy McVeigh), Best Dramatic Entry (2002 Q3), and the Legacy Hall of Fame Award (2004 Q4). He has served as a featured panelist at JournalCon, an annual conference for online writers, in 2001, 2003 and 2004. His online writing has been featured in articles in the "Austin Chronicle" (August 2000), the "Irish Times" (summer 2003) and the "New Haven Register" (April 2003). Robert and his family currently live in Plano, Texas, where Schuyler attends a special class for children who use Augmentative Alternative Communication devices. Much of her days are now spent in mainstream classes with neurotypical children her age.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0312372426
• ISBN 13: 9780312372422
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304