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Title: The Myth of Laziness by Mel Levine ISBN: 0-7432-1368-8 Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Paper) Pub. Date: 02 January, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.47 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A "must read" for any parent of a child struggling in school
Comment: Hello. I recently purchased several of Dr. Levine's books after my 5 year old was diagnosed with fine motor and graphomotor dysfunction. This book has enlightened me as to my son's condition and has made me better capable of helping my son. I am also prepared to speak with his teachers from the very start of school about his condition and now I will be certain not to allow the school system to fail my son for a condition over which he has no control. All I can say is "Thank you Dr. Levine. My boy's ok." I also thank Amazon for publishing reader's reviews which prompted me to purchase this wonderful book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Myth of Laziness
Comment: I was so grateful to discover this book. I am a homeschooling mom of 4 and since I work closely with my kids on a daily basis I was able to recongnize some real frustrations in my 10 year old son. It had been suggested that I have him tested for ADD but this just didn't seem right to me. When I read Dr. Levine's profile of the child in Ch. 2, it was as if I were reading about my own child, with a few exceptions. I am confident I have found the source of his frustrations. I am recommending this book to every pediatrician, physician and school teacher I know. I am grateful that my son will have the chance to put this information to use for his benefit from such a young age. It makes me grieve for the countless number of intelligent school children and adults that have been accused of being "lazy" or not "living up to their full potential." Shame on us for not taking the time to understand them.
Rating: 4
Summary: important, but missed
Comment: It is an important book, as it tries to refute the myth of laziness. Levine argues that the so called `laziness`, is actually the result of a neurodevelopmental problem, and that every child `yearns to be productive`. According to his analysis a broad spectrum of neuro-development dysfunctions may prevent children from reaching their potential. I found Both claims very problematic as they ignor the social construction of reality as a major determinate factor.
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Title: A Mind at a Time by Mel Levine ISBN: 0743202236 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 07 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Keeping a Head in School: A Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Mel Levine, Melvin D. Levine, Ann Jennings, Anne Lord ISBN: 0838820697 Publisher: Educators Pub Service Pub. Date: July, 1991 List Price(USD): $27.30 |
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Title: All Kinds of Minds: A Young Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Melvin D. Levine, Melvine Levine ISBN: 0838820905 Publisher: Educators Pub Service Pub. Date: June, 1992 List Price(USD): $27.30 |
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Title: Learning Outside The Lines : Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And Adhd Give You The Tools F by David Cole, Jonathan Mooney ISBN: 068486598X Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 05 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Smart Kids With School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help by Priscilla L. Vail, Patricia Vail ISBN: 0452262429 Publisher: New American Library Pub. Date: August, 1989 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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