Author: Laura Shumaker
Creators: Terri Hinte, Linda Kalin
Publisher: Landscape Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 355868

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 241
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0

ISBN: 098018360X
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9780980183603
ASIN: 098018360X

Publication Date: July 7, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
A memoir about life with an autistic son, Matthew, written from his mothers perspective. It answers the many questions that people have about autism through the story of Matthews life spanning from babyhood to young adulthood. A Regular Guy illustrates the many ways in which family, friends and strangers are touched by Matthews desperate desire to be a regular guy, and how his brutal honesty and social awkwardness bring out the best and worst in people in touching and humorous ways. In turn, A Regular Guy leads readers to love and accept Matthew, quirks and all, and inspires them to understand and tolerate the differences in others.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Illuminating July 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I couldn't put down "A Regular Guy." I was very moved, I laughed, I cried, and I was educated. Having a disability or being with someone you love who has one is not easy to understand for those of us who aren't in that situation. I thought Laura's book brought that experience to light with all the joy and pain. While it's apparent that it has been a tremendous struggle for the family, it's obvious that the love the family shares has made them so much stronger and a tighter unit.

5 out of 5 stars

A fascinating page-turner filled with humor and compassion July 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I loved this book. The story of the Shumaker family's journey with Matthew, their autistic son, was so fascinating and well written that I felt as if I was part of the Shumaker family as I read. I couldn't put it down and ended up finishing it in one sitting. Life with Matthew is not always easy, but Ms. Shumaker's descriptions kept a smile on my face as I traveled the journey of adapting to a full and rich life with a son who is very special. I highly recommend it.