Title:
That went well : adventures in caring for my sister
Author:
Dougan, Terrell.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Hyperion, [2009]
©2009
Physical Description:
viii, 211 pages ; 22 cm
Summary:
When Irene was born, her parents were advised to institutionalize her. They refused and instead became trailblazers in advocating for the rights of people with mental disabilities.
Language:
English
Contents:
Lightning strikes twice -- I try to confess -- We find out the truth -- Childhood's end -- College and onward -- Tilting at windmills -- The spies who loved community -- Eviction is such an ugly word -- Shall we begin-- again? -- Travels with Mom -- Losses and tantrums (mine) -- Trying to get a life -- Family struggling please help -- Adventures in community life -- Confessions of a codependent -- Bowling with Irene -- Travels with Irene -- Friends, labels, and the future -- Letter to Irene -- With a big surprise ending.
ISBN:
9781401323295
Format :
Book
