Philip Schultz

My Dyslexia

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ISBN 13:
9780393343427
author:
Philip Schultz
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
12
Dimensions:
13.6 x 0.9 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights, Poets,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.57

Description

Philip Schultz's memoir is a powerful exploration of his journey with dyslexia. Despite struggling to learn to read until he was eleven, Schultz went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2008. In this moving account, he reveals how his experiences as a child and his later diagnosis of dyslexia in his son influenced his life and writing. Schultz shares a story of resilience and determination, tracing his difficult childhood and his new understanding of his early years. By doing so, he shows how a boy who faced challenges with reading went on to achieve success as a writer. This balancing act between family life and intellectual pursuits makes for an inspiring read. Through Schultz's story, the human mind is shown to be capable of overcoming even the most daunting obstacles. With honesty and vulnerability, he shares his experiences, offering a unique perspective on dyslexia and its effects on individuals and families.

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