Running on Dreams
As his teen characters struggle with the daily difficulties of friends, family and finding a place to fit in the world, Heiman deftly draws us into the primary challenge of adolescence: to find the courage to be true to yourself. Running on Dreams reminds us that to run the race with heart is to win the prize. --John Sexton,Young Adult Librarian, Ashland Public Library, Oregon<br /><br />Running on Dreams is a story of two middle school boys searching to discover where they fit in the world while searching for friendship.This is an excellent introduction to what if feels like to have a pervasive developmental disorder and would be beneficial to anyone seeking to understand that we are all more alike than different. I will enthusiastically share this book with students, parents and staff that I work with. --Elisa Gagnon, M.S. Ed., Autism/Asperger Syndrome Consultant, Overland Park, Kansas<br /><br />What a compelling and uplifting story of a most unlikely pair of teens the popular, athletic track star and his socially challenged classmate with autism. This coming-of-age novel is an inspirational read for anyone searching for the true meaning of friendship and acceptance. --Joan Clark MA, CCC-SLP, Author of Jackson Whole WyomingAs his teen characters struggle with the daily difficulties of friends, family and finding a place to fit in the world, Heiman deftly draws us into the primary challenge of adolescence: to find the courage to be true to yourself. Running on Dreams reminds us that to run the race with heart is to win the prize. --John Sexton,Young Adult Librarian, Ashland Public Library, OregonRunning on Dreams is a story of two middle school boys searching to discover where they fit in the world while searching for friendship.This is an excellent introduction to what if feels like to have a pervasive developmental disorder and would be beneficial to anyone seeking to understand that we are all more alike than different. I will enthusiastically share this book with students, parents and staff that I work with. --Elisa Gagnon, M.S. Ed., Autism/Asperger Syndrome Consultant, Overland Park, Kansas