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The Other Side of Dyslexia

 

Title: The Other Side of Dyslexia
Author: Ann Farris
Hardcover/Softcover: Soft cover
Year Published: 2004
Publisher: Self Published
Language: English
Pricing: $18.95
Format: Spiral Bound
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Editorial Reviews

Ken Follett, noted British author and president of the British Dyslexia Institute, has praised the book: "Ann Farris is certainly an intellectual and knows how to present complex ideas."

Sir Richard Branson, founder and CEO of Virgin Enterprises and a dyslexic, has great enthusiasm for the book. "We dyslexics look at life through a different set of eyes and achieve our goals by naturally reaching outside the box for our solutions. Ann Farris' book, The Other Side of Dyslexia, offers us a unique glimpse into the positive and challenging experiences dyslexia brings us. It is a very helpful tool book."

Paul Orfalea, Kinko's Founder, Author of "Copy This!" and a dyslexic, cheerfully adds his comments: "This book will turn your preconceptions of dyslexia upside down. You may just discover that dyslexia is the start of a great adventure. As I often say, "try it all, you never know what will stick."

Customer Comments

Leah says: I hated reading. i mean, REALLY hated reading. at the suggestion of a friend, i bought ann farris' book, the other side of dyslexia, with no intention of reading it- #1, because i wasn't dyslexic, and #2, like i said, i hated reading. just out of curiosity, i began reading ann's book, and i didn't hate it at all. in fact, i really liked reading it. so much so that i have read and re-read the book several times, cover to cover. go figure. as it turns out, i AM dyslexic. this book has really helped me come to terms with a lot of what dyslexia actually involves, and how it affects my life. it's not all mixing up letters and numbers like we all think! the other side of dyslexia is a great book for people who have dyslexia, for those who don't, and for those of us who hate to read but don't know why. what an incredible resource this book has turned out to be for me, and i hope you find it to be so too.

Viktor Goddard, a dyslexic says: Most books about dyslexia seem to be directed to people that are not dyslexic; they don't seem to realize that most people with dyslexia have problems READING. Ann Farris realized this. She has created a beautiful book that speaks directly to the hearth of dyslexic people. I was able to relate to her work and it has been very helpful in understanding my dyslexia and how to deal with it. It made me realize the power of colors and drawing as a way to express myself and as a way to overcome dyslexia.

Benny Ng, San Francisco says: Although I am not a dyslexic, after reading Ann Farris' book "The Other Side of Dyslexia" I got a better understanding of the challenges that a person with dyslexia has to go through. In her book, Ann presents a very personal account of how she discovered her condition and invites the reader to join her on her quest as she explores creative methods in dealing with her dyslexia. At the end of each chapter, Ann presents various questions and self-help exercises which are designed to encourage the reader to understand about themselves whether or not they are dyslexic. On each page, Ann shares many personal drawings in various colors which helps to illustrate her mood visually and allow the reader to understand how she is feeling at a particular stage of her journey. This is a good book for anyone who wants to understand more about dyslexia, and I highly recommend it!