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book feedback - learning differences

A sample of feedback from those who work with students & others who may think & learn differently.

Dr. Hamilton, formerly in Theoretical Physics, University of Cape Town: "A refreshing reminder to those of us who could be rocket scientists that there is more than one way to define well-educated."

Nicole, student in Illinois: “Forrest Gump meets Good Will Hunting. A unique view of humanity”


Midwest Book Review:  "A lesson in humanity...The First Thirty delivers a strong, positive message that  is particularly relevant to high school students but is valuable to everyone...an uplifting true story that reminds us that all the movie-caliber  underdog stories we see don't always have to be make-believe..." 

Richard Freedman, National Director, South African Holocaust & Genocide Foundation: "The First Thirty has given me much food for thought and I am quite sure will resonate with me in the  years to come. Today is Youth Day in South Africa which...is meant to inspire young  people to take on their own potential and to find their way in the world. This  book shows how that is possible and that it mostly the curved line which offers  the greatest opportunity for growth and for something special to be achieved...."

Sharon G, senior community, Florida:  "The Silhouette Man is a touching tale of dreams coming true, of the magic of a Grandma’s support and  love, and a reminder that the world goes on because of interactions between generations which create constancy.  I would recommend this book to anyone who  has grandparents or who doesn’t, who has dreams or just wishes they did, and who  is trying to define their place in the world and refuses to let others define it  for them."


Joaquin Bowman, author, TADVILLE: A Brother's Story of Living with Asperger's:  "Just finished The First Thirty. Fascinating!..."


Teacher Information Network: "A dazzling gem. When you finish, you will want your students to read it, too. Its lessons are immensely teachable." 

Lori Donoho, I Have a Dream Foundation: "I read The First Thirty...The book was wonderfully crafted, and is so relevant for our [students] who we want to develop persistence, draw upon their own resilience, continue to move forward through the fear and beyond what appear to be obstacles in their lives..."    

Art World News:  "The First Thirty is a moving portrait of a man  who treats life as art and creates a masterpiece by helping others realize their dreams."

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All those cited above are generally cited by their affiliation with organizations &/or companies to which they belonged at the time they  provided the review. (For instance, if someone is listed as being employed by a particular organization, that means they were employed by that  organization at the time they provided the event feedback.  They may or may not still be employed there now).
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