I Just Am

by Bryan Lambke, Tom Lambke, Cheryl Rogers-Barnett (Introduction)

All too often, we shroud ourselves in ignorance, thus preventing us from learning from others whom we consider to be somehow "different." In a book that is both charming and disarming, Bryan Lambke�a young man with Down syndrome�invites us into his world where he lets us know he shares the same dreams and emotions as everyone else. "I have a disability," says Bryan. "It is not my fault. I just am." Bryan, with the help of his father Tom, helps us all examine what is normal about each of us. The book includes additional information about Down syndrome.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Christopher Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great little book about a young man living with Down syndrome. His life and story (in his words) is very inspirational.

[Becky Baltimore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains both Bryan's personal perspective (with great pictures to reinforce his thoughts) as well as very pertinent and reader friendly facts and information about Down's Syndrome. We must humanise all people who don't fit our society's "norm" and this is a great step towards doing just that.

[LaDonna Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book to explain Down syndrome to family and friends. Written by a man living with Down syndrome and his father. Following his words others explain the now technical stuff. As a mom to a boy with Down syndrome, I really like this book.

[Angela]

It was refreshing to hear from a person with multiple disabilities in his own voice. I shared this with my Adult Special Services Story Hour groups and we had good discussion based on portions of the book.