Cover image for Life, animated [large print] : a story of sidekicks, heroes, and autism
Title:
Life, animated [large print] : a story of sidekicks, heroes, and autism
Edition:
[Large print edition].
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2014.
Physical Description:
577 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781410470171
Abstract:
Imagine learning about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen. This is a real-life story of Owen as told by his dad, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turning them into a language to express love, loss, kinship and brotherhood. His mom, dad and brother communicated with Owen in Disney dialogue and song until they all emerged together, revealing how, in darkness, we all literally need stories to survive.
Language:
English
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