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  • ISBN13:

    9780156226608

  • ISBN10:

    015622660X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1994-01-01
  • Publisher: Mariner Books

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Two young men with Down syndrome talk frankly about careers, friendships, school, sex, marriage, politics, and independence. Recipient of seven national awards, including the EDI Award from the National Easter Seal Society. Foreword by Joan Ganz Cooney.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introductionp. 1
About This Book: "Every Single One Counts"p. 10
Who We Are: "People Like Me for My Charm"p. 15
Our Friendship: "It Will Always Be There"p. 29
Having Down Syndrome: "There's More to It Than I Expected"p. 35
At School: "Easy Steps to Get to Hard Work"p. 45
Having Fun: "I Feel Happy and Hoppy"p. 57
Girls and Sex: "The Tummy Is Sexy and the Shoulder Is Friendly"p. 71
Marriage and Children: "A Together Bed for You and Me"p. 88
Important People in Our Lives: "The Kind of Person I'd Like to Be"p. 106
Beliefs, Traditions, Loss, and Grief: "Calmly Relaxing Angel"p. 119
Politics and World Affairs: "Citizens of All the World"p. 126
Becoming Independent: "Get Off My Back Please!"p. 142
Our Future Plans: "It's the End of a Story, but a New Chapter in Our Book"p. 162
Afterwordp. 181
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