Brilliant Idiot An Autobiography of a Dyslexic

Name: Brilliant Idiot An Autobiography of a Dyslexic
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ISBN: 9781561480586

ISBN-10: 1561480584

ISBN-13: 9781561480586

Edition: N/A

Authors: Abraham Schmitt, Mary L. Clemens

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This book chronicles one man's battle to earn respect and an education, only to discover in mid-life that his severe mental "fog" was a serious learning disability. "Abe Schmitt's towering portrayal is rich, meaningful, and poignant."

Book details

List price: $16.95
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/1/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 179
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Preface


Introduction a11<l>1</l><l>1</l>


The Idiot is Born


Adolescence and the Secret Idiot


Driver's License


Too Great a Leap


The Idiot Attempts to Teach


The Idiot Gets Caught


The Idiot as Sinner


In His Steps, But Ashamed


The Wilderness Experiment-The Idiot is Ignored


Across the Great Divide


Greek Will Always Remain Greek to Me


Seminary- An Invitation to Nothing


My Invitation to Live


Last Rites for the Idiot


A Dyslexic Doctoral Degree


From Peasant to Professor


Diagnosis of Dyslexia


The Idiot Disclosed


Rank and I


Dyslexic Fathers/Dyslexic Sons


Living on the Right Side of the Brain


Creative Sublimation


Imprisoned by Words


Music: Dissonance and Desire


Conflict and Ecstasy: A Dyslexic Marriage


My Peaceable Kingdom


A Dwelling Designed for Dyslexia


A Dyslexic Dream


The Gift of Dyslexia














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