Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had - Hardcover

Cohen, Brad

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1889242241 ISBN 13: 9781889242248

Publisher: VanderWyk & Burnham,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

An inspirational book by an author who has suffered from Tourette Syndrome for his entire life reveals how the disease has shaped his life, from teaching students to eating in restaurants, offering advice on how to cope with the condition.

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Review

"This is a story for every underdog, for everyone who has ever stumbled in life, for anyone who thinks life has dealt them a little more than they can handle."--Jim Eisenreich, former Major League Baseball player with Tourette's

"Thank you, Brad, for your determination, your spirit, your compassion, and your perseverance, and thank you for daring to share it with all of us."--Susan Conners, Education Specialist, Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.

"Brad Cohen has turned Tourette syndrome into an asset, and his life into inspiration."--Senator Johnny Isakson, Georgia

"This book provides a genuine and heartfelt message of hope in the face of a potentially devastating disorder." --Neal Adams, MD, MPH, Psychiatric Services, "Journal of the American Psychiatric Association"

"Strongly recommended reading . . . "Front of the Class" is the remarkable story of a remarkable man who learned to deal with a marked and all too remarkable affliction."--"Midwest Book Review, ""Reviewer's Choice"

"This story of how a child with severe obstacles to learning triumphed as Georgia's First Class Teacher of the Year is a testimony to the indestructibility of the human spirit."--"ForeWord Magazine"

"""Brad Cohen's story is a triumph of hope, determination, will, and relentless good humor. His approach to living with Tourette syndrome proves how much is possible when you expect the best of everyone, especially yourself."--Peter J. Hollenbeck, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Head of Biological Sciences, Purdue University

""Front of the Class" is not just a book about Tourette syndrome. It is a courageous and touching account of one young man's difficulties and triumphs in life." --Sheryl K.Pruitt, M.Ed., Clinical Director, Parkaire Consultants and coauthor of "Teaching the Tiger" and "Understanding Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Educators"

About the Author

BRAD COHEN is a motivational speaker, teacher and author, and the recipient of Georgia's First Class Teacher of the Year award. He founded a camp for children with Tourette's, and has appeared on Oprah. In 2006, Front of the Class won the Independent Publisher's Education Book of the Year Award. Brad's life is the subject of a Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie. Coauthor LISA WYSOCKY is an author, motivational speaker, and owner of a public-relations firm.

Edition details

• Publisher: VanderWyk & Burnham,U.S.
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1889242241
• ISBN 13: 9781889242248
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272