Laughing Allegra

Ford, Anne; Thompson, John-Richard

ISBN 10: 1589262379 ISBN 13: 9781589262379

Publisher: Oasis Audio, 2003

Synopsis

Presents the story of Henry Ford's great-granddaughter, Anne, detailing how she came to accept her daughter's learning disabilities, where she found support, and how she became an activist for others.

About this title

Review:

"An inspiring story that any parent with a 'special child' can relate to."

"A gift for all parents...An insightful guide through the challenges and rewards of parenting." --Tom Brokaw

"A painfully honest memoir...Anne Ford's devotion, not her money and prominence, made the difference for her learning disabled daughter." --"Detroit Free-Press"

"An inspiring story that any parent with a 'special child' can relate to." --Barbara Walters

"Compelling...Strongly recommended." --"Library Journal"

"This poignant intimate portrait opens an often-hidden world and illuminates many ways learning disabilities shape the lives of entire families." --"Publishers Weekly"

About the Author:

Anne Ford is the author of the acclaimed memoir "Laughing Allegra" about raising her severely learning disabled daughter, "On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD," and "A Special Mother: Getting Through the Early Days of a Child's Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders." She served as Chairman of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001, and remains a committed advocate and frequent speaker on LD issues. The great-granddaughter of Henry Ford, she lives in New York City.
John-Richard Thompson is an award-winning playwright and novelist, who has collaborated with Anne Ford at NCLD and on her three books. He lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1589262379
• ISBN 13: 9781589262379
• Binding: Audio CD