Special Needs Books


Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest LessonTuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
Best Price: $6.45
Although this book doesn't tell us anything we don't already know, it never does any harm to be...
Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher ReeveSomewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve
Best Price: $13.92
You didn't hear your alarm clock. The kids have trashed their room again. The guy messed up your...
A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to SurviveA Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive
Best Price: $2.77
This book was unbelievable...I read it in a single afternoon!! Couldn't put it down. In the face...
The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His OwnThe Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own
Best Price: $15.60
We like David Carr's work. He also figures in the amazing book "News Junkie" by Jason...
It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to LifeIt's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
Best Price: $2.95
A page-turner like no other, once I started it, I couldn't stop. Without a doubt, Lance is one...


Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger'sLook Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's
Best Price: $14.60
Do not read this book and expect to learn all about Asperger's. It is a memoir of the author's...
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly  (Vintage International) (Vintage International)The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Vintage International) (Vintage International)
Best Price: $7.27
Jean-Dominique Bauby is a victim of 'Locked-In Syndrome." At the age of 43, he suffered a...
Madness: A Bipolar LifeMadness: A Bipolar Life
Best Price: $10.28
Marya Hornbacher's Madness is one of the most compelling books I have ever read. I do not often...
A Man Named DaveA Man Named Dave
Best Price: $4.92
Great book. Trilogy is a real eye opener to the world of child abuse.
Well Enough AloneWell Enough Alone
Best Price: $13.89
I had the time of my life reading this book. It's fascinating and informative -- who knew that...


The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary (P.S.)The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary (P.S.)
Best Price: $6.00
Many academics and scholars border on creative madness, take Kierkegaard and Nietzsche for...
Girl, InterruptedGirl, Interrupted
Best Price: $2.44
Usually books are much better than the movie . In this case its the other way round . The book...
Drinking: A Love StoryDrinking: A Love Story
Best Price: $7.50
What a fantastic book. Not just about alcoholism but the human struggle to live in our own...
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to AdolescenceFreaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
Best Price: $11.25
I read it, my Dad read it in 2 days. Very practical, humorous.When my son, with Asperger's, gets...
Against Medical Advice: One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Mystery (Not Eligible for Ay)Against Medical Advice: One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Mystery (Not Eligible for Ay)
Best Price: $17.81
Cory Friedman woke up one morning when he was five years old with the uncontrollable urge to...

Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic SavantBorn On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
Best Price: $8.36
Though I work with autistic students, I was hoping after reading the reviews to find a book that...
It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to LifeIt's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
Best Price: $5.99
The #1 New York Times bestseller with legs as strong as its author's. Lance Armstrong is...
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia (P.S.)Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia (P.S.)
Best Price: $7.89
Before I delve into my textual diatribe on why this book fails on so many levels, let me go...
Lopsided: How Having Breast Cancer Can Be Really DistractingLopsided: How Having Breast Cancer Can Be Really Distracting
Best Price: $12.46
Not only was this book an enjoyable, smooth read, but it was hilarious. Norton has a way of...
Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday MagicExpecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic
Best Price: $5.99
I almost wish I hadn't found out more about Martha Beck's life before writing this review. If I...

His Bright Light: The Story of Nick TrainaHis Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina
Best Price: $5.99
This really is the greatest nonfiction story I ever read with such a tragic ending. His life was...
Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive IllnessBrilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness
Best Price: $3.97
Anna ( Patty Duke), is a great lady! This book, An excellent and sad look at what a bipolar...
Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over AutismLet Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism
Best Price: $8.46
Maurice enlightens the mind to the real world. The struggles that her family endured to help...
Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of LifeLetters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life
Best Price: $7.32
Upon the birth of his first grandson, Sam, Daniel Gottlieb, a psychologist, decides to write Sam...
It's Only Temporary: The Good News and the Bad News of Being AliveIt's Only Temporary: The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive
Best Price: $10.46
I only knew Evan Handler from Sex and the City. I heard him interviewed and he was talking...

Inconceivable: A Woman's Triumph over Despair and StatisticsInconceivable: A Woman's Triumph over Despair and Statistics
Best Price: $7.32
This book, is great !!! I read it in two days, I couldn't put it down is just what I needed to...
Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years With Down SyndromeRoad Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years With Down Syndrome
Best Price: $7.20
Nobody in my family has Down syndrome, but I still found this book to be well written. It is...
In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and HealingIn an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
Best Price: $5.89
This is a memoir written by Bob and Lee Woodruff. The passages are divided between Bob and Lee,...
The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital AtticThe Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic
Best Price: $14.50
I was gravely disappointed by this book. What could have been a unique, enlightening, and...
The Voice: A MemoirThe Voice: A Memoir
Best Price: $11.50
Quasthoff's story is an amazing and inspiring one, and he tells it with humor and charm. This...

The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond NormalThe Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal
Best Price: $8.00
I picked up this book almost as an afterthought. The topic looked interesting and I thought it...
Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to SeeCrashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See
Best Price: $8.50
What would you do if you had been blind since you were three years old, and forty-two years...
Puppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His LifePuppy Chow Is Better Than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His Life
Best Price: $10.74
Hi, I just want to share a little story. My baby girl Abby was a shepard/ rot mix and she was...
Death Be Not Proud (P.S.)Death Be Not Proud (P.S.)
Best Price: $7.88
I was in the Barnes and Noble on Broadway and couldn't find "Death Be Not Proud." I...
Emergence: Labeled AutisticEmergence: Labeled Autistic
Best Price: $4.90
I enjoyed this book so much. As the mother of a daughter with aspergers and not knowing quite...

Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's SyndromePretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome
Best Price: $14.46
I really enjoyed Liane's story - it gave me hope that my Aspie daughter (and son) will grow up...
About AliceAbout Alice
Best Price: $2.19
It's all been said before, but never so eloquently. A true loss. An amazing spirit.
Prozac Nation (Movie Tie-In)Prozac Nation (Movie Tie-In)
Best Price: $5.50
It is difficult to say whether this is a great book or a disaster. Some paragraphs are...
The Tiger's ChildThe Tiger's Child
Best Price: $3.95
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK AND I RECEIVED IT FAIRLY QUICKLY AND IN GOOD CONDITION. I WAS...
Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and TranscendenceWaking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence
Best Price: $7.65
Matt Sanford is my hero!!! He has tremendous courage and wisdom despite being dealt some really...

Learning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect LifeLearning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life
Best Price: $7.91
This is about the 7th copy of this book that I have purchased. I keep giving them away because...
My LobotomyMy Lobotomy
Best Price: $13.88
I loved this book! I just cannot fathom that a young boy went through all of this. I am so happy...
We Are All the Same: A Story of a Boy's Courage and a Mother's LoveWe Are All the Same: A Story of a Boy's Courage and a Mother's Love
Best Price: $4.21
Loved this book. I learned so much about the history (and present) of South Africa. And what it...
Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life JourneyRiding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey
Best Price: $3.72
This book is an engaging, fast read. I was especially interested in Rachel Simon's flashbacks....
Recovered, Not Cured: A Journey Through SchizophreniaRecovered, Not Cured: A Journey Through Schizophrenia
Best Price: $8.84
GET this book for yourself and anybody you know that might be influenced by schizophrenia. This...

No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in LifeNo Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life
Best Price: $5.49
The next time you think that life has dealt you a bad hand, you should pick up this story about...
Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking OutOver My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Out
Best Price: $10.31
I was told to Read the book Over My Head By Claudia L. Osborne. I Like Her Was in a Bad accident...
The Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and AfricaThe Unheard: A Memoir of Deafness and Africa
Best Price: $7.00
I found Josh Swiller's riveting and beautifully written account of his Peace Corps service in...
Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage & TriumphEleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage & Triumph
Best Price: $7.25
I would love to review this product, however, it is now well over a month and I have yet to...
Stick FigureStick Figure
Best Price: $3.95
Honestly, I'm still struggling with my eating disorder I've had for 6 years, and for some reason...

Nobody Nowhere: the Extraordinary Autobiography of an AutisticNobody Nowhere: the Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic
Best Price: $3.95
I was mesmerized the first time I read this enchanting book; not only was the subject matter...
The Dark Sacrament: True Stories of Modern-Day Demon Possession and ExorcismThe Dark Sacrament: True Stories of Modern-Day Demon Possession and Exorcism
Best Price: $5.75
Folks, If you want to know the real deal, this book is it. Don't believe in demons? You...
Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderRewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Best Price: $8.06
Jeff Bell uses the metaphor of a tape player to describe his struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive...
Where is the Mango Princess?Where is the Mango Princess?
Best Price: $7.89
Crimmon's book was heart-wrenching to read. The story of her husband's TBI (Traumatic Brain...
Lessons I Learned in the Dark: Steps to Walking by Faith, Not by SightLessons I Learned in the Dark: Steps to Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
Best Price: $4.76
A friend recommended this book when I was going thru a very difficult time. I have since bought...

Angel Unaware: A Touching Story of Love and LossAngel Unaware: A Touching Story of Love and Loss
Best Price: $5.95
This book is wonderful. It so beautifully written from the POV of little Robin giving an...
Life After Gastric Bypass: 6 Steps to Ensure Your Weight Loss SuccessLife After Gastric Bypass: 6 Steps to Ensure Your Weight Loss Success
Best Price: $15.59
This is a great book. It has alot of needed information for pre-op bariatric patients and those...
Change in the Weather: Life After StrokeChange in the Weather: Life After Stroke
Best Price: $12.10
I had a cerebellar stroke in March, which caused this communications major and ex-Micrsoft...
Me, Myself, and Them: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Schizophrenia (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)Me, Myself, and Them: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Schizophrenia (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)
Best Price: $2.93
A very well written and informative book. It provided information and insight into the illness...
 
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