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NONFICTION

RAISING A SUCCESSFUL CHILD

by M. Mark McKee

A constructive guide to upbeat, supportive and satisfying parenting. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

FAMILY FIRST

by Lloyd Casey

An engaging if scattershot valedictory, full of hard-won insights. Full review >

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NONFICTION

EYE TO EYE

by Gloria J. Walther with Stuart A. Lichtman

A useful guide for parents who should read this all the way through once and then keep it close for reference. Full review >

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FICTION

THE GOOD SIDE OF BAD

by Beverly Olevin

This true and telling novel is optimistic, realistic and sensitively told. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MY DAUGHTER, MY TEACHER

by Martha Ziegler

Emotional storytelling and an inadequate overview of America’s response to autism now and then makes for a quick, linear... Full review >

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FICTION

SLIP

by Tanya Savko

Savko’s debut is an engaging read with an honest approach to difficult subject matter. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE BOOK OF DAD

by Robert A. Benson

A one-way trip through the flatlands of one man’s truth, but if quotes float your boat, hop on board. Full review >

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