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Special Siblings: Growing Up with Someone with a Disability, Revised Edition In this absorbing and candid book, Mary McHugh reveals what she experienced as the sister of a man with cerebral palsy and mental retardation—and shares what others have learned about being and having a “special sib

TITLE	:	Special Siblings: Growing Up with Someone with a Disability, Revised Edition
AUTHOR	:	Mary McHugh
RATING	:	4.91 (263 Votes)
ASIN	:	1557666075
FORMAT TYPE	:	Paperback
NUMBER of PAGES	:	272 Pages
PUBLISH DATE	:	2002-11-01
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In this absorbing and candid book, Mary McHugh reveals what she experienced as the sister of a man with cerebral palsy and mental retardation—and shares what others have learned about being and having a “special sibling.†Weaving a lifetime of memories and reflections with relevant research and interviews with more than 100 other siblings and experts, McHugh explores a spectrum of feelings—from anger and guilt to love and pride—and helps readers understand the issues siblings may encounter in

• childhood—such as dealing with their own needs for attention and information, identifying with their parents’ grief, understanding their sibling’s disability, and coping with their own feelings
• adolescence—such as participating in family discussions, fitting in with peers, searching for the

  

  EDITORIAL :

  From School Library Journal
  YA-A look at what it is like to be a sibling of someone with a physical, mental, or emotional disability. McHugh's brother has both cerebral palsy and mental retardation, a fact that has shaped every aspect of her life. In the course of writing this book, she spoke to siblings ranging in age from 6 to 76 years of age who expressed feelings that ran the gamut from compassion to resentment. She writes with painful honesty and includes information about research studies, interviews with experts, and the experiences and stories of many siblings. The book covers important topics such as coping with anger, embarrassment with new friends, and dealing with the long-term care of the disabled sibling. McHugh concludes with a resource section that includes videotapes, newsletters, support groups, and organizations. This title could be of great interest, help, and co

  REVIEW :

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