Reading David: A Mother and Son's Journey Through the Labyrinth of Dyslexia

by Lissa Weinstein

A parent's guide to dealing with a child suffering from learning disabilities draws on the author's own experience of coping with a son diagnosed with dyslexia, revealing the challenging and rewarding odyssey of teaching David how to read and the impact of that journey on the mother-son relationship. Reprint.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 2, 2003

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay... hard to follow. At times, very technical, then she'd switch into narrative that had little to do with what was just explained.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a certified academic language therapist who works with dyslexic children, I think this book is important. Most people don't really understand what dyslexia is, much less how dyslexic people survive (or in some cases thrive) in our society. Weinstein not only explains dyslexia to the layperson, she also describes how a reading therapist successfully helped David to read and his mom to love him well through the process. A journey from anxiety to hope. A great read.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains a lot of information about dyslexia. I think any person thinking about becoming a teacher and focusing on reading should take a look at this book, because it shows that dyslexia is really about more than switching the order of numbers and letters.

[Tracy · Rating 1 out of 5]

So boring I couldn't even convince myself to finish it.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story of a mother and her son as they battle dyslexia. Told from both points of view. Good information on dyslexia.