Differences in Common: Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and Life

by Marilyn Trainer

A collection of almost fifty essays that span more than 20 years of the author's experience as the mother of a son with Down syndrome. Trainer explores a wide variety of issues, including family... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933149409
• ISBN13: 9780933149403
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Woodbine House
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great read for parents and others

Trainer is an excellent writter who cuts right to the heart of the matter. She deals frankly with some difficult topics and doesn't have much use for platitudes like "little angles", etc. While the cover is clearly aimed at women, this is a book for us guys too. You'll enjoy the writing and be affected by the content.

Excellent and Heartwarming

I picked this up at a DS conference and just finished reading, at times it made me happy and at times I cried. But it helped me put my life with my 18 mo old DS girl in perspective and also gave me hope for her future. This is an excellent book that is both inspirational and eye opening. A must read.

Great Book

I truly feel this book is a must read for anyone with a child with Down syndrome. Marilyn Trainer was able to put into words many of the same feelings that I have had about my child with Down syndrome. She is very frank and doesn't hold back on how she feels about many issues concerning her son. I highly recommend Differences in Common!