The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Brightest People Cant Read and How They Can Learn Souvenir Press Ltd ( September, 1997 ) Book Our Price : £ 9.09 List Price : £ 12.99 You save £3.9 (30% off) Prices subject to change. usually dispatched within 24 hours.

It illuminated what my daughter was experiencing

After shouting at my daughters school for 5 years and getting nowhere fast the gift was recommended by a friend - its the best book Ive ever bought. Not only did it help me understand what my daughter was going through - it gave me detailed advice about how to help her through her nightmare.

Good anecdotal examples

My grandson is a 7 year old dyslexic. This book falls clearly into two parts. The first part explains dyslexia in an interesting way with many examples from the authors own experience which help. The second part documents the authors treatment methods. I found the first part very interesting and helpful. I speed read the second part because it is written in a tutorial style aimed at someone who plans to carry out the "treatment". I was less interested in this part as I would need to establish the credibility of the treatment before I planned to use it.

It enables you to understand the frustrations of a dyslexic

My son is nearly 7 and has been diagnosed as dyslexic. By reading this book it has enabled me to understand more fully why he reacts the way he does in certain circumstances and the frustrations he will face. It also talks very positively and relates to it as a Gift. Equally importantly, it has made me understand in greater depth the problem my husband faces and faced growing up with Dyslexia. I thought I understood my husbands problems, but in truth I only scratched the surface! Now I can understand why he has difficulties with some things and is brilliant at others! A very interesting and enlightening read.