Thought-Provoking Books

The thing about books/novels is that is offers so much more into the minds of persons with disabilities.  Books/novels offer a more in depth look into the experiences and often allow you to feel as a participant instead of feel as a viewer.  Some suggested reads are:

Still Me by Christopher Reeve
The Diving Bell and Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
The Three Faces of Eve by Corbett H. Thigpen
Sybil by Flora Rheta Schreiber
When Rabbit Howls by Truddi Chase

How about these books? Has anyone had an opportunity to read any of the above books? Do you think that they gave an accurate glimpse into the life of an individual with a disability?

Movies with a Message

With the award season coming to an end, I couldn’t help but notice that a few films were a step above from the rest.  Even more interesting was the fact that the films capture a glimpse into the lives of persons living with a disability and what they accomplished against all odds.

Film One – The King’s Speech

Winner of the academy award for:  Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Colin Firth), Directing (Tom Hooper), and Original Screenplay.

Winner of the golden globes for:  Best Actor (Colin Firth),

Synopsis: The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

Film Two:  Temple Grandin

Winner of Golden Globe for:  Outstanding Lead Actress (Clare Danes)

Winner of Emmy:  Outstanding Lead Actress (Clare Danes), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Julia Ormond), Outstanding Supporting Actor (David Strathairn), Outstanding Music Composition, Outstanding Directing (Mick Jackson)

Synopsis: A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.

 

 

Has anyone else seen these films?  What did you think?  How did it impact you?