Coming soon from eFitzgerald... available in print and in eformat
Hello and welcome to our book's blog. How David Met Sarah is the story of a young man with Down Syndrome who falls in love with a young woman with autism. What makes How David Met Sarah different from any of my previous work is that I wrote the book for my youngest brother. He is 36 and has Down Syndrome.
I wrote How David Met Sarah with two goals in mind: to give my brother a story he could read and enjoy on his own, as well as one that had a hero with which he could identify. Like the main character in the story, my brother lives at home with his parents, works in a mail room and has even been in love.
I didn't intend to publish the story at first. My brother loved the initial chapters, and that was enough to encourage me to complete it. But one day I needed a sample manuscript to use at a writing workshop. The only work in progress I had to share was this one. I used the opening chapters in the workshop, and the response was so positive, I was encouraged to share the story with everyone.
How David Met Sarah is a story that is not only accessible to those with developmental disabilities, but also offers insight into what it's like to live with such a disability. My brother and I hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks for stopping by....Annie Kelleher (and David Kelly)
Anne, How exciting. It has been too long since I have been able to chat with you. But I was so thrilled to see this on Goodreads. Congrats on a new book and for breaking ground on a genre too. Of course that is to be expected from you! Can't wait to see if you wanting book reviews....I will be thrilled to do so for you. Holler when you can, Crazed Mind.
ReplyDeleteLynette...how wonderful to hear from you!!! i would love to have you review the book...would be honored if you would do so, in fact!! tell me whre to send the advanced copy...its an ebook so i need an email address :))))
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