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 enlarge | Author: Daniel Gottlieb
Publisher: Sterling
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 195475
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1402753454
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.874508740973
EAN: 9781402753459
ASIN: 1402753454
Publication Date: March 4, 2008
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 A Book for all to read. March 9, 2007
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
Perhaps this is more a sharing than a review. My husband had Polio when he was 25 and for the next 51 years he was a quadraplegic who finished college and worked for 35 yrs. He read this book and commented, the book gave many insights as to what life is really like from a wheelchair and that we are all different. When he died suddenly two days after Christmas I purchased this book for every member of our family to read.
Arlyce, his wife.
Irreducibly simple yet profound January 25, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"When it gets dark enough, men see stars," according to Emerson. In irreducibly simple yet profound words, Dan Gottlieb shares the wisdom he has derived from living in a wheelchair, battling his own inner demons, and practicing psychology for the past 25 years. His loves, losses, and lessons are informed and inspired by the unique bond he shares with his grandson, Sam, who is also different--growing up with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. I wish I had this book when my son was diagnosed with autism over 20 years ago. I am overjoyed that we have it now for "Letters to Sam" is a guide for the soul, much more than just another autism book, and a wonderful gift to families.
--Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., author of Special Children, Challenged Parents and co-editor Voices from the Spectrum.
Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People With Autism, And Professionals Share Their Wisdom
A grandfather's loving legacy to his grandson, and to all of us January 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I can honestly say, even as a voracious reader, that this is one of the best books I have ever read. Dan Gottlieb's wisdom, love, and compassion for his grandson, diagnosed with autism, are very evident in this loving collection of letters on all subjects of life. Paralyzed in a horrific accident as a young man, he is the most obvious role model for the boy in advising him on many important matters of living--love, loss, happiness, and most of all, being an individual and learning from life's experiences, no matter what they may be. Sam's diagnosis of autism makes the book all the more poignant, as Gottlieb realizes that the boy may not understand all that is said in the book, but the gesture of writing it shows that he believes in Sam's possible eventual ability to appreciate it.
Without giving too much away, one particular letter that especially touched me was one in which Gottlieb (who is a therapist by profession) relates a story of counseling a young woman who is having serious life difficulties when he suddenly has an embarrassing accident with his urinary bag. In this recount, he admits to severe embarrassment and ultimate emotional connection with the girl, who shows him empathy and understanding even as she is in desperate need of it herself when she goes to him.
This book is not about autism or living with disability. It's about living, loving, and learning how to continue on after disappointment, loss, and tragedy. Gottlieb's amazing courage and wisdom will benefit anyone who reads this great work. I think I know what I'm buying everyone for Christmas next year. :)
Exceptional book January 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is deeply thoughtful and moving. Once I started it I could not put it down, and I learned so much from the author, Dan Gottlieb. His deep and unconditional love for Sam, his grandson, is a lesson for all of us. I have recommended it to many friends and have purchased additional copies to give to the people I love the most.
Very good book!!! November 10, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is excellent! The letters do not only talk to Sam, in an indirect way they talk to all who may be reading them. I taught Sam at his Pre-school, and I have to agree with Daniel Gottlieb, Sam is off the charts cute!
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