Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World by Debra Gi

Description: Raising Blaze by Debra Ginsberg When you have a child that doesn't fit in, what do you do? Debra Ginsberg knew that her son, Blaze, was unique from the moment he was born in 1987. What she didn't know was that Blaze's differences would be regarded by the outside world not as gifts, but as impediments to social and academic success. Blaze never crawled. He just got up and walked when he turned one. He called his mother 'Zsa Zsa' until he was three. By kindergarten, he loved the music of Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald. He fears butterflies and is fascinated by garbage trucks. With the same honesty that made "Waiting" a success, "Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World" chronicles Debra's experience in raising a child who has defied definition by the host of professionals who have sought to label his differences. Ginsberg introduces us to a remarkable child and her own unusual childhood. She writes about a family which shows us the redemptive power of faith, humour and love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Debra Ginsberg knew that her son was special from the moment he was born. What she didnt know was that Blazes differences would be regarded by others not as gifts but as impediments to his social and academic success. Writing with blistering honesty and irrepressible humor, Debra Ginsberg chronicles the frustrations and soaring joys of raising a special child. Blaze never crawled; at one he simply stood up and walked. At four he knew Miles Daviss complete oeuvre. But from his first day of kindergarten, Blaze has been considered a "problem" in the classroom. All of his life he has defied diagnosis by a host of experts who have sought to label him. Ginsberg interweaves her moving personal story and her hard-fought battles with schools and medical professionals to create a book that speaks for all parents...and for the magical powers of love. Author Biography Debra Ginsberg is the author of Waiting: The True Confessions of a Waitress and Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World. A graduate of Reed College, she is a contributor to NPRs All Things Considered and the San Diego Union-Tribune "Books" section. Review "A stirring record of a mothers battle fought with zest, humor, and love." -- Kirkus Reviews"It is a journey...filled with humor and horror and above all, honesty. Ginsberg...is a gifted writer." -- San Diego Union-Tribune"This is an unusual and fascinating memoir ." -- Publishers Weekly Review Quote "This is an unusual and fascinating memoir ." Details ISBN0060004339 Author Debra Ginsberg Short Title RAISING BLAZE Language English ISBN-10 0060004339 ISBN-13 9780060004330 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 649.132 Year 2003 Imprint HarperCollins Country of Publication United States Subtitle Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World Residence San Diego, CA, US Birth 1962 Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication New York, NY DOI 10.1604/9780060004330 UK Release Date 2003-08-05 US Release Date 2003-08-05 Illustrator Maria Herbert-Liew Death 1976 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications M.D. Pages 320 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2003-08-05 Alternative 9780061750700 Audience General AU Release Date 2003-08-28 NZ Release Date 2003-09-30 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159484893;

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