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| The Away Place, how John, a man with Down Syndrome who has always lived in an institution finds a life and family in the Away Place.
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I have had a 30-year career working with individuals with disabilities, including the unique experiences of living adjacent to a group home and working in an experimental day program for severely disabled deinstitutionalized adults, all of which led to the writing of The Away Place. I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for 25 years, and am currently a Program Specialist in the public schools in Tacoma, Washington, where I manage special education programs for students preschool through elementary...
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| | "Best book I have read in 5 years. Should be on the best seller's list. Can hardly wait for you next book."
"Ruth, I remember you as a very committed student at the U of O, we used to study together. I am delighted to find you via the recent Alumni magazine. Congratulations on your book. I will have to read it. You look as I remember, great. Hope to connect soon. Carolyn Grant"| -- Carolyn Grant, 3/23/10 |
"Congratulations Ruth! Loved the book!"| -- Barbara Davidson, 1/25/10 |
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I have several new reviews on my Amazon author site. Check them out. Thanks to Laura Matson, Alec Clayton, Connie Connally, Lauretta Davies, Shirley Fink. If you have a minute, vote on these... | | Mandolin Cafe' Book signing
The event at the Mandolin Cafe' was a well-attended gathering of friends and readers. I had the privilege of interviewing a former student of mine who has autism and he aptly expressed some... | | Book Signing at Alderbrook Resort
March 11th I had the privilege of delivering a rather impromptu book presentation, reading, and book signing at the Alderbrook Resort in Union, Washington, at the annual Early Childhood... | | Mandolin Cafe' Event scheduled!
An author event and book signing is now scheduled for April 20th, 7:00 at the Mandolin Cafe'. The Mandolin is located at 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma. I will be giving a short presentation, Q &A,... | | Upcoming events
Three book signings are planned for January and February. Details are yet to be finalized. One signing will be at a bookstore in Steilacoom, WA arranged by Brenda Gamble, teacher and... |
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