A Blessing and a Curse: Autism and Me
Caiseal Mor
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Description for A Blessing and a Curse: Autism and Me
Paperback. In this courageous and captivating autobiography, Mor vividly captures his early experiences of dissociation from his true existence - a common reaction by children suffering from repeated abuse. The path towards discovering his true identity and accepting himself takes him on a spiritual pilgrimage ending in the revelation of love and acceptance. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
His book captures the nostalgic romanticism of the Australian bush in the 1960s but also the height of deep ignorance and the culture of `see no evil' in which almost all who could and should have changed things, looked the other way... Caiseal's book is as beautiful and magical as it is shocking.'
- From the Foreword by Donna Williams
Growing up in Australia in the 1970s, Caiseal Mór was labelled 'retarded' and 'an idiot', and his parents were led to believe that physical punishment could cure his autism.
In this courageous and captivating autobiography, Mór vividly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843105732
SKU
V9781843105732
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About Caiseal Mor
Caiseal Mór is the well-known author of two non-fiction books, twelve fantasy novels, including the Wellspring and Watchers trilogies, and the composer of six accompanying musical CDs. He lives in Australia with his wife.
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