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INDIE
Released: April 28, 2011

"A constructive guide to upbeat, supportive and satisfying parenting."
Family psychologist McKee tenders a concise road map to building a positive, rich bond with one's child. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 1, 2011

"An engaging if scattershot valedictory, full of hard-won insights."
A man reflects on a richly variegated life of child rearing, career upheavals, spiritual searching and quixotic political crusades in this colorful, rambling memoir. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 8, 2010

"A poignant and enlightening coming-of-age saga."
A family copes with a daughter's quirks in Walker's fanciful, heartwarming tale of Asperger's syndrome. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2010

"A useful guide for parents who should read this all the way through once and then keep it close for reference."
Teacher Walther's real, poignant anecdotes about her preschool students illustrate and support her advice on interacting with young children. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2010

"This true and telling novel is optimistic, realistic and sensitively told."
Three siblings balance family dysfunction and love in Olevin's (The Breath of Juno, 1996) new novel. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: May 10, 2010

"Emotional storytelling and an inadequate overview of America's response to autism now and then makes for a quick, linear read without a significant payoff."
Part sentimental diary, part how-to study guide, Ziegler's memoir traces a mother's personal and political struggle in raising an autistic child. Read full book review >