Just One More Book!!

Comment by Jen Robinson

January 21, 2008 @ 4:08 pm

This is a truly great interview, Andrea and Mark. So well researched, and just such wonderful content. I think that everyone, especially parents of kids who have any kind of learning difference, should listen to this.

Comment by Just One More Book!!

January 21, 2008 @ 5:59 pm

Jen,

Thank you!

I agree with you about the value of Mr. Winkler’s clear, honest message. Hearing first hand the perspective of someone who’s survived the many challenges of learning differences and come out smiling and working to help others is eye-opening and inspiring.

What an honour to help spread the message here.

Thanks for listening.

Comment by Whitney

January 21, 2008 @ 10:20 pm

This was a simply amazing interview. Totally compelling, and totally insightful into the struggles of reading for people with dyslexia.

I met Henry Winkler when he spoke at Centreville School a few years ago, and it was a wonderful, uplifting experience. My heart goes out and breaks for the suffering child he was, and the message of compassion for our kids- to know they are smart even if they struggle…he has wonderful insight, and he is making the world easier to understand for kids with dyslexia and their parents every day. Wow.

Comment by Paige

January 23, 2008 @ 10:09 am

I literally cried when I heard this. Well done!

Comment by christine tripp

January 23, 2008 @ 11:29 am

Wonderful interview Mark and Henry!!! I all sounded so like my childhood, back in “the day”, before there were “learning disabilities” before there was “dyslexia”, at a time when you were just being lazy, not trying and (as Mr. Winkler states) not living up to your potential. If it had not been for my ability to draw and set myself apart from the other kids who were doing well academically, I doubt I would have made it through school with any self esteem what so ever. I knew I was trying, I knew I wasn’t lazy but I couldn’t add, I couldn’t read a book out loud to the class and I couldn’t spell out the stories that lurked inside my mind. I was so lucky that I could “draw” them insead. When I do school visits/workshops for my books and Illustration work, I bring along my old report cards and read the teacher comments to the kids in the audience. I hope that I show them, no matter what is said about you, you have to find your voice and where ever it hids in you. You may not walk the traditional career path in life, but that’s ok, sometimes there is something waiting for you that is much, much better!
Cheers,
Chris

Comment by Just One More Book!!

January 23, 2008 @ 4:49 pm

Paige and Chris,

Thanks so much for listening and for leaving your thoughts.

Chris, it’s so wonderful that you are speaking to children about the challenges you faced. I think it’s a huge service to children — well all people — when we speak honestly about our struggles as well as our accomplishments.

Comment by Kimberly Kassner

February 27, 2008 @ 11:09 am

I just wanted to tell Henry that he touched my heart when he was on Oprah. I help thousands of students who learn differently (I KNOW how he felt) and wanted to share this SHORT (few minute) video that I’m sure will bring tears to his eyes. Please share it with him. I think he’ll be inspired! Maybe he’ll even get another book idea! http://www.youtube.com/empowermind

Thank you for all the great work you do reaching children!

Kimberly Kassner
Author of, You’re a Genius-And I Can Prove It!

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