Don't Forget To... Smile: A memoir uncovering the hidden difficulties of Dyslexia

by Jo Rees, Mark O'Brien (Illustrator)

Don't Forget to Smile is an intimate and personal tale revealing the real implications of dyslexia. Letter reversal, slow reading, and poor spelling are literally the tip of the iceberg!Don't Forget to Smile explains how dyslexia impacts the whole person; how confidence and be so damaged that feelings of being stupid become the overwhelming voice and can stop people with dyslexia fulfilling their potential. There are however gifts associated with being dyslexic and when we understand our diagnosis we can begin to overcome our difficulties and start to conquer the world one step at a time! Don't Forget to Smile will make you view dyslexia differently.Through the eyes of Jo, you will learn how dyslexia manifests itself, and how you can help and support people with dyslexia, making a real difference to their lives!

239 pages, Paperback

Published October 23, 2017

About the author

Jo Rees published her first novel when she was 26. She went on to write several screenplays and internationally successful novels with her husband, Emlyn Rees, including the number one bestseller, Come Together.

Her first solo project was the bestselling Platinum. It's the big, juicy, glamorous read she's always wanted to write. Her next novel, Forbidden Pleasures, will be published in August 2010.Jo lives with her husband and their three daughters by the sea.

Reviews

[Jo Hurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an emotional read at times and the first time I have read something that made me think that’s me! However at other times I found it hard as the author was functioning at a level I can only dream off. A good read to gain some understanding of how dyslexia manifests itself in the real emotional world, although at times the author was a little abstract. Without knowing what some of the significant events were (although I get why they were not described) that shaped her thinking I found my access to some of the text was compromised. However, if you just think that dyslexia is about reading and writing read this and you will think again.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insight into how dyslexia affects so much more than just reading and writing. Also shows the beautiful, unique and creative parts of dyslexia.

[Tony Hands · Rating 4 out of 5]

This will be useful for some people who are dyslexic or associated with those that are. However it is an autobiographical account.

[Bill Boswell · Rating 3 out of 5]

A-MAY-ZING book!

Whether you are the parent of a child with Dyslexia, a young person wanting to make sense of your gifts, an adult who has always felt different, or a professional working with those who have or may have learning challenges, you’ll love this book.

Jo describes clearly how it feels to be Dyslexic and you’ll come away with a much greater understanding of how your brain works, and why you are such a gift to the world.

If you want more practical help, check out Jo’s online programmes. Jo too is a gift to the world!

You’ll be lucky to know her.