Conversation so far:
How was Sherman's childhood like?
His parents were alcoholics though his mother was a sober alcoholic.
Did this have an effect on his life?
CANNOTANSWER.
What school did Sherman go to?
CANNOTANSWER.
Anything else interesting about Sherman's childhood?
Alexie was born with hydrocephalus.

Question: How did hydrocephalus affect his life?
Self-contained rewrite: How did hydrocephalus affect Sherman Alexie's life?