Embracing the Monster: Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities

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Summary: Autobiography with a review of hidden disabilities
Review: Embracing The Monster: Overcoming The Challenges Of Hidden Disabilities blends autobiography with a review of hidden disabilities in a title which chronicles the author's struggles with learning disability, bipolar disorder, dyslexia and other problems. Clinical commentary by Dr. Larry Silver concludes each chapter and provides a physician's perspective on this informative and highly recommended first-person account.

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Summary: Embracing the Monster
Review: I recently finished reading the book Embracing the Monster by Veronica Crawford. In a word, my reaction is magnificent. Ms. Crawford describes her struggles in dealing with her hidden disabilities honestly and poignantly. As a clinical supervisor for counselors, and as an Adjunct Professor, I will use her book when training counseling. I recommend Ms. Crawford's book without reservation to parents, persons who have a disability, school personnel, and mental health providers.

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Summary: Embracing the Monster
Review: I recently finished reading the book Embracing the Monster by Veronica Crawford. In a word, my reaction is magnificent. Ms. Crawford describes her struggles in dealing with her hidden disabilities honestly and poignantly. As a clinical supervisor for counselors, and as an Adjunct Professor, I will use her book when training counseling. I recommend Ms. Crawford's book without reservation to parents, persons who have a disability, school personnel, and mental health providers.

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Summary: Embracing The Monster: August 13, 2004
Review: This book is SO AWESOME and WONDERFUL !!!! A really well written book told in a narrative style. Vernoica Crawford is to be admired and applauded for telling her story of how she successfully overcame her hidden disabilities. She gives hope and inspiration to others, with hidden disabilities, that this is possible. Dr. Larry Silver is very insightful in his foreword and commentaries after each chapter.