March 15 Meeting at Kathy's

I'm so glad they are all finally gone.  What a bunch, they are more interested in eating than reading the book and they call themselves a book club....
Did I say that out loud!

Suffice to say, everyone really liked the book and I don't think they were just being social. They did look me in the eye when they said it.  The book didn't just give pause to Asperger but to growing up being a little different and I think everyone could relate to that.  Grace found his childhood to be sad because his inability to make friends, but again I think everyone has been in that situation at some time in their lives.  Linda related her experiences teaching mentally challenged youth and both Alice and especially Louisa have spent years in the school systems observing the intermingling of special ed children into the "normal" classroom.  Great strides have been made to improve the lives of handicapped but some question, at what expense.  Round and round we go, topics are covered from his naming convention - he called his brother “Snort,” and later,“Varmint, his pranks - when he sent his Biology teacher a sex toy, his technical skill - creating special effects for KISS and how his extreme focus kept him away from drugs and alcohol abuse somewhat, despite the fact that it was readily  available.  Alice expressed how this book had touched her personally.  John Elder Robison's life is an amazing story that not only addresses Asperger but dealing with people in general because we are all a little "retarded" sometimes, to quote one of our own.

I don't know about you but I'm exhausted!

Next month we go to Sharon and will have read "Winterdance" by Gary Paulsen.  Hopefully it won't snow but if it does you can always bring your dog sled.

If anyone has their book selection, please let me know and I will post it.  You can always add it in the blog's comments and everyone will be notified.

Wishing Ellen all the best and missing Pat and Roe,
Till next time happy reading,
KAthy G