The Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from My Silent Son

by Annie Lubliner Lehmann (Author), Catherine Lord (Foreword)

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2009
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A child teaches without intending to...Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann's son Jonah from teaching her some of life's most valuable lessons. The Accidental Teacher is a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery, rather than illness, and uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom. It explains the realities of life with a largely nonverbal son and explores the frustrations and triumphs of Lehmann's family as Jonah grew into a young adult. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been personally touched by a major life challenge.

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A child teaches without intending to...Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann's son Jonah from teaching her some of life's most valuable lessons. The Accidental Teacher is a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery, rather than illness, and uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom. It explains the realities of life with a largely nonverbal son and explores the frustrations and triumphs of Lehmann's family as Jonah grew into a young adult. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been personally touched by a major life challenge.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 184
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
Published: 15 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 0472050745
ISBN 13: 9780472050741

Media Reviews

I have never read a book about a disabled person that caught me from page one. I could not put this one down. Annie Lehmann offers a profound perspective on living with the reality of a severely disabled child. This book will be required reading for students who take my class in Special Education Administration. - Frances LaPlante-Sosnowsky, Associate Professor of Education at Wayne State University From the perspective of a wife and mother, I found the book to be an emotional awakening.... From the perspective of an educator, we are reminded over and over of the team process. - Sherryl A. McLaughlin, Director of the Autism Endorsement Program at Oakland University

Author Bio

Annie Lubliner Lehmann, a freelance writer for more than twenty-five years, has published articles in many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times and Detroit Free Press. She resides in Michigan with her husband and two of her three children. Her eldest son, who inspired this memoir, has severe autism. Now a young adult, he lives in his own home.