Danny's People: A Memoir and Manifesto About Autism

By: Virginia Bovell

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Synopsis: Society disables us more than autism ever could &‘My brain&’s still fizzing, my heart&’s still sore and I&’m already re-reading&’ Sally Phillips Virginia&’s son Danny has a way of lighting up a room. He&’s warm, personable and has an infectious laugh. He forms lasting relationships and has known his best friend since they were little. He is also nonverbal and autistic, and requires round-the-clock care and a liquid diet. And for this reason, there are many who would rather not encounter Danny. Challenging the view that autism is something that needs to be &‘cured&’, Virginia Bovell testifies to the extraordinary care Danny has received for over 30 years and the everyday kindness and decency of the people – &‘the band of angels&’ – that surround him. She asks us to consider what makes a thriving individual versus an inadequate one; what it means to be ill versus what it means to not to conform; what roles society values and rewards; and how humans might flourish outside of failing political and economic systems. 'An inspiring testament and a celebration of neurodiversity.' Manni Coe, author of Brother. Do. You. Love. Me

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 352 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780861548392
Publisher:: Oneworld Publications
Date of Addition:: 08/22/24
Copyrighted By:: Virginia Bovell
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family, Psychology, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.