The Human Side of Dyslexia: 142 Interviews with Real People Telling Real Stories About Their Coping Strategies with Dyslexia - Kindergarten through College
"A wonderful exploration of people's ability to succeed despite the challenges they meet along the way. A must read." --Paul J. Orfalea, Founder and Chairperson Emeritus, Kinko's Inc"Most books about dyslexia focus on mechanics. Kurnoff looks at people behind the learning difference, and offers tools for success." --Sir Richard Branson, Founder and CEO, Virgin Atlantic Airways"Written in a straight-forward style, this new book will be helpful to those searching for word-of-mouth ideas about LD.” --Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D.Director of Professional ServicesNational Center for Learning DisabilitiesKurnoff' (MA '95) offers readers a support system by sharing strategies for counteracting a condition that affects 10% of population." --Stanford University Magazine“Dyslexia doesn’t spell doom! Families who worry about a dyslexic child’s future prospects will find the stories particularly revealing.” --Stanford University Magazine  May/June 2001“Finally, a book that paints the reality of dyslexia.   A must-read for anyone impacted by this learning difference.” --Paul J. Orfalea, Founder and Chairperson Emeritus,Kinko's Inc“Kurnoff offers pragmatic steps for problem solving at each section’s end. A very nice feature is how siblings feel.” --Kathleen Ross-Kidder, Ph.D. Director,LD OnLine WETA TVFaculty, Department of Psychology, The George Washington University“Most books about dyslexia focus on mechanics.  Kurnoff looks at the people behind the LD, and offers guidance for success. --Sir Richard Branson, Founder and CEO,Virgin Atlantic Airways