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The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal
The Short Bus A Journey Beyond Normal
Author: Jonathan Mooney
Labeled "dyslexic and profoundly learning disabled," Jonathan Mooney was a short-bus rider -- a derogatory term used for kids in special education. To learn how others had moved beyond labels, he bought his own short bus and set out cross-country, looking for kids who had dreamed up magical, beautiful ways to overcome the obstacles tha...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739490228
ISBN-10: 0739490222
Publication Date: 5/27/2008
Pages: 288
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2.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 2
Great book for anyone who has been labeled ADHD. Since age 12 I have been on a form of Adderall and while it helps me I feel that it is a crutch until I find something in this world that I am passionate about.

The review on the back of the book says it all.

"Mooney uses self deprecating humor to diffuse anything that smacks of a pity party. Most important, he celebrates the immense diversity of human minds, reminding us that there is much to be learned from those who make their home somewhere beyond "normal."
Newsday

I am 27 years old and I finally found a book that meant something.
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This book would be great for a teen or early 20's adult. The author relays personal stories about growing up with ADHD. He also chronicles his journey across the US in his very own "short bus." He meets up with people from all walks of life who are affected by or have ADHD. Be warned, there is some foul language in the book.


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