Book Review: Postcards From Beyond Reality by Bernard Jan

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Postcards From Beyond Reality

Subtitle: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels

Author: Bernard Jan

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/Poetry

Part of a series? No/partially

Order in series: 1.5

Best read after earlier books in series? Best read after Cruel Summer by this author

Available:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60559702-postcards-from-beyond-reality

(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57070478-cruel-summer)

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is another great book by this author. The way it brings Michael Daniels is brought back to life in this spin-off of Cruel Summer is nearly eery. The author has cleverly evoked Michael’s spirit in this book.

Where Cruel Summer told the story of skateboarding loving Michael emotionally, this collection of poems shows us Michael’s inner thoughts. I highly recommend this book but suggest Cruel Summer is read first.

What I liked about the book:

Bernard Jan has a great style of writing and I couldn’t put the book down.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I really loved the book. Even the dark nature of the poems did not distract from the great story. Indeed, they were an integral part of it.

My favourite bits in the book:

The way the poems made me feel like having a front seat to Michael’s inner thoughts.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This author has written a few other books, which are also very much worth a read. I enjoyed them all.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great book unlike any other I’ve read. It is the perfect follow-up to Cruel Summer.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books dark, but full of hope for the future, this collection of poems may be the book for you. I recommend you read Cruel Summer first.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

His life has been a cocktail of melancholy, sorrow, and desire. When a skateboarder dips his pen into poetry, what will his passion create?

 

After a lifetime of abuse and the tragic loss of his mother, NYC teen Michael Daniels needed an outlet. Despite his cheerful nature, his inner mind was teeming with the stark contrast of darkness and light. So, in this volume full of imagery and symbolism, his underground rhymes reflect days full of extreme sports, failed relationships, and nostalgic memories.

 

Written by Bernard Jan in character as the hero from his novel Cruel Summer, this channeled view of the world is an extravaganza of extremes. And in its groundbreaking perspectives, you’ll discover the cries of a heart longing to be understood.

 

Buy this book of poetry and feel Michael’s passion through these unusual literary postcards.

About the Author:

"There is no greater joy than to share what you love with those who appreciate it." - Bernard Jan

 

Bernard Jan is an award-winning novelist and a poet from Croatia, and he has released four books in English.

 

Readers' Favorite Gold Medalist 2020

Readers' Favorite Bronze Medalist 2019

 

A World Without Color is a true story of the last three days he spent with his cat, while Look for Me Under the Rainbow in a unique and gentle way sheds light on the plight of harp seal pups in Canada. It warms the heart of all readers concerned about our planet and its treasures. January River is a heartwarming cross-genre novel about five friends, one dog, and one river carrying a secret. Cruel Summer is a gripping young adult cross-genre novel about an abused teenager from New Manhattan who only wants to skate, but they have other plans for him.

 

His first two books were written at the beginning of the war in Croatia in 1991 amidst air alerts and illusory attempts when he wanted to believe and think that life is normal, that everything is all right with the world. He has published five novels, two novellas, and one book of poems in Croatian. Four of his books, including the book of poems, were translated into English.

 

His passion for music and entertainment resulted in his becoming a partner of Tom's Music Place, which was established in 2009 by his friend Thomas Carley Jr., whose objective was to raise the respect of music.

 

His desire to help others came to the fore during his years advocating environmental protection and advocacy of animal rights. He did volunteering work for the refugees, because suffering does not know any borders. When it comes within your reach in your home, you simply have to do something. As part of his animal advocacy activities, it has been a great honor and pleasure to translate "Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson into Croatian.

 

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Book Review: Misrepresenting the Truth by C.S. Pearson

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Misrepresenting The Truth

Subtitle: A Romantic Drama Based on Love, Lies and Loss

Author: C.S. Pearson

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60557882-misrepresenting-the-truth

Overall score:

I scored this book 3/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  

Short Summary of the book:

Nicole’s childhood was not a happy one. Her parents never appeared interested in her or her sister and raised them with an iron fist. As a teenager, they dumped her with her sister Chloe and her husband. Her life seemed to take a positive turn then. However, life is never fair and heartache, unimaginable secrets lay ahead.

What I liked about the book:

This book was full of romance, secrets and heartache.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There were areas where the book would benefit from further editing, but I enjoyed the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a contemporary fiction story with romance, heartache and secrets being unveiled.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

 

If you like contemporary fiction, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

My name is Nicole Marie Anderson. I was born in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. My life has been quite the roller coaster ride. The best part of my childhood was my sister, Chloe. She made it better in many ways. We had a seventeen year difference, so she mostly took care of me. My parents weren't what you'd call loving. They provided well for us, but they never made us feel understood. Definitely didn't bother in supporting our hopes and dreams.

Chloe wanted to be a chef, but our parents just thought it was a waste of time. As I got older, I wanted to be a writer/English school teacher. Yep, they didn't like that choice either. They thought wanting to be a writer was a pipe dream going no where.

Our parents were more interested in their lives than ours. They worked hard to save money to be able to retire as young as possible. All their extra money went into their retirement fund. They didn't feel the need to save up to help pay for an education for either of us, since they didn’t agree with what we wanted to study.

I remember being more sad than happy growing up. All my happy memories were of my sister. Then when she married, I thought I was going to be all alone. Her husband, Jayden, made me feel welcome in their home anytime I wanted.

I didn't have many friends and had a zero interest in dating anyone. Until I met Chase Williams on my seventeenth birthday at a mutual party, we were both invited to. Looking back, it was love at first sight. Even though at the time my mind was pushing the happily ever after theory out the window. My heart was trying hard to open up, but the idea of having my heart broken scared me.

Chloe and Jayden had a rock hard solid marriage. They loved and respected each other. Jayden worked his ass off to provide for her and the twins they had a year and a half after their wedding. Lily and Logan were kind, loving, adorable kids. It showed they were being raised well.

I never imagined that my life would be filled with considerable amounts of love, lies and loss. Being heartbroken seemed never-ending from a young age. The bombshell hit eight months after my seventeenth birthday. I couldn't believe what was happening and certainly didn't know what the hell to do with all this information.

*This is a fiction novel with strong language, sexual content and tragic scenes.

About the Author:

 

Book Review: Tall Willows by PC Feather

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Tall Willows

Subtitle:

Author: PC Feather

Genre: Romance/Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58185063-tall-willows

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

When Ruth Willows meets a young man at her granddad’s farm during the summer holidays, the sparks fly. But what happens when the first day of school arrives and he turns out to be the new English teacher? Still, that soon is only one of the challenges she faces after discovering a dead body in the school’s darkroom and adventure and danger follow soon.

What I liked about the book:

This book was action-packed, suspenseful, full of romance and heartache.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a high school romance cum murder mystery.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Probably
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance and murder mysteries, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

"Tall Willows" is a gripping novel filled with suspense and romance. When The Golden Valley School District's budget coordinator is shot and left to decay in the high school's abandoned darkroom by an unknown female, the school and community are turned upside down. Unbeknownst to the murderess, the victim had placed a large manilla folder full of budget reports on a messy desk in the school's main office. The budgets show someone has been embezzling money from the school district. Ruth Willows, the student who discovered the dead accountant, finds herself caught in the middle of a murder and a controversial romance. This unforgettable book is filled with twists and turns as Ruth navigates corruption, manages her tumultuous relationship, and the confronts identity of the murderess.

 

As Ruth begins her senior year of high school, she realizes that the man she started in the Summer, is the school's new English teacher. Throughout the book, Ruth is faced with unthinkable challenges. She finds herself in a relationship that ethically needs to end but picks up again when she turns 18 years old. She also stumbles across a brutal murder and must do everything in her power to survive when the murderess realizes that she knows the truth. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Ruth finds a way to survive.

About the Author:

 

Update on "Wake-Up Call"

 Yes, I'm still writing and editing too. I don't have a lot of free time, but I haven't yet given up on this hobby of mine.

So, today, I set aside a little time to edit Wake-Up Call. Warning! It's only the first edit and it is not yet fully polished. I'm slowly nearing the end of the book with the first edit (still several chapters away from it, but the end is in sight).

It feels like it has been ages since I last published a book and it's about time something new was added onto my published books list.

And now it's time to share with you an excerpt from the book. I hope you like it.

Mum got up and walked to Alicia, hugging her, “Stay strong sweetie, those beautiful kids of yours need you. I’ve got your back. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.” Mum hugged Alicia tighter, tears still glistening her eyes and then let go while dad was shooting daggers at Alicia.

“Let’s go Liz, I’ve heard and seen quite enough. Where is your loyalty, woman? After all the things she did to our boy. Can’t you see Alicia drove Daryll to it? All this is her fault and hers alone.” Next Dad strutted to the front door, his steps echoing on the tiles in the hallway, held it open for mum to step through, then shot another death glare at Alicia and slammed the door behind him.

Well, good riddance to bad rubbish. How dare dad behave like that to my beautiful wife? Certainly she did not deserve that? Had Alicia done anything to upset me to such a degree I would take my own life? No, no matter what dad had said, there did not seem to be any truth in it. There was no way I would consider those words as truth. Dad’s words were poison.

Alicia shuffled back to the couch in a daze and slumped back onto it. Leaning forward, her head in her hands, tears flowed freely down her face. “Daryll, I miss you so much. Why did you have to leave us? What did I do which was so terrible you had to take your own life? Will I ever find out what was in your mind when you took that overdose? Why did I not see the agony you must have been going through? You should have talked to me; nothing could have been that bad.”

How could I leave Alicia in agony and full of despair? This was all my doing and had nothing to do with what Alicia did or didn’t do. What had I been thinking? Drugs? An overdose? Alicia was right; nothing would be bad enough for me to want to leave the ones I loved; my wife, my kids, my parents, my best friend, or even my business. Why had I done that? And why could I still not remember taking an overdose, or the reason for it?

Only one thing was important now; I had to comfort the woman I loved. As I sat next to her on the couch, I wrapped my arm around her and pulled her close. Alicia came willingly but did not appear to notice. My free hand stroked her arm and I could not resist grabbing her chin and pulling her face closer, and kissing her gently on the lips, “I’m so very sorry, sweetheart. Dad should not say that; he has no right, and he is so very wrong. Nothing you did would ever make me take my own life, nothing. Come here, we can do this, you can do this. And I’ll be there for you every step of the way. I love you so incredibly much and I’m so proud of you.”

Again, I kissed Alicia on the lips. This time, her hand moved to her lips and lingered there, a question forming on her face. “Daryll? No, it can’t be. Oh, look at me, now I’m starting to hallucinate, too. It must be the grief and the shock of Joseph’s hatred. But I don’t deserve that. Certainly Daryll did not take his own life because of something I did or didn’t do? No, Daryll would have talked to me about it first if something upset him that much he no longer wanted to be here. And why would Joseph even think Euan would have an affair with me? No, that’s absolutely ridiculous.”

Alicia stared into space for a while, “Hmm, maybe that thought is not so ridiculous after all.”

My heart jumped in my chest.

“Perhaps Joseph had a bit of point after all.”

Now my heart appeared to stop. Was it possible for my heart to stop when I was already dead?

“Euan has been behaving strangely these last few days, like he wants to step into Daryll’s shoes. No, that can’t be true. And there is no way I would fall into his arms. Certainly not so quickly after losing the only man I ever loved. Well, except for my dad, of course. No, if Euan thinks I will simply swap from Daryll to him within days of Daryll’s death, he has another thing coming. No matter how supportive he has been, I’m not interested in a relationship with Euan.”

A sigh escaped, and I pulled Alicia closer, hugging her and kissing her all over her hair, face and lips.

Again Alicia looked a little confused and thoughtful, then shook her head.

Love,

Joni 

Book Review: The Wish Fairy of Stoney Middleton by Genna Rowbotham

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Wish Fairy of Stoney Middleton

Subtitle:

Author: Genna Rowbotham

Genre: Children's

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60492247-the-wish-fairy-of-stoney-middleton

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

A lovely story of a young girl dealing with the loss of her much-loved horse. At school, she daydreams of Cleo. When her teacher tells her to write a story, she brings a wish fairy to life. Can she really grant wishes?

What I liked about the book:

This book was sweet and filled with magic.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

The author has written other children’s books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great children’s book that teaches about loss, wishes and the consequences of certain actions.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	Yes
Young Adult	No
Adult	Yes (for those young at heart or reading to children)

 

If you like children’s books, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

One year after the death of Jessie’s much-loved horse, Cleo and she is still heartbroken. So, when she’s told to write a story in her English lesson, Jessie creates a magical tale about a Wish Fairy that can grant wishes.

 

The trouble is … things don’t go exactly to plan when to Jessie’s surprise, her paper Wish Fairy drawing becomes real, and there is only one wish that she truly wants… For her golden girl, Cleo to come back to life.

 

Can the Wish Fairy’s magic deliver Jessie her special wish??

About the Author:

Genna Rowbotham was born in Sheffield in 1972 where she grew up with her parents, two older sisters, and their beloved family dog, Henry. Her career began in the secretarial field until becoming a full-time Mum. Inspired by her children in 2017, she began writing stories for pleasure and is now the author of six children’s books.

 

Genna has five children (two now grown-up) and lives in Derbyshire with her husband and their three young girls.

 

You can find out more at www.gennarowbotham.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @GennaRowbotham

Book Review: Ronaldo - Scandal at The Reindeer Flying Academy by Maxine Sylvester

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Ronaldo: Scandal at The Reindeer Flying Academy

Subtitle: (Ronaldo's Flying Adventures #5)

Author: Maxine Sylvester

Genre: Children's

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 5

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59778410-ronaldo

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

In this fifth book in the series, Ronaldo is infatuated with a new recruit at the academy. Dizzy has moved into the area with her father. But is everything as it seems? And can little white lies be harmful? Ronaldo gets embroiled in a mystery.

What I liked about the book:

This book was action-packed, full of twists and turns. The illustrations were again superb and the writing was excellent too. The mix with humour and life lessons makes this an excellent series for younger readers and those young of heart.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

The author has written 4 other books in this series, illustrated by the author herself. I’m certain there is room for plenty more in the series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great children’s book that teaches morals, life lessons with humour and fabulous illustrations.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	Yes
Young Adult	Yes (if they are brave enough to do so)
Adult	Yes (for those young at heart or reading to children)

 

If you like children’s books with a moral lesson and a heavy dose of humour, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

When his Wing Commander is fired, Ronaldo discovers foul play. Can he find proof and prevent a sinister reindeer from taking over the top spot?

 

Ronaldo is keen to impress the new cadet in class with his super-fast runway speed, but a tumble leaves him humiliated. When an officer questions him about the incident, he lies.

 

The lie has disastrous consequences for the officer and when she is relieved of her duties, Ronaldo feels responsible.

 

Heartbroken and wanting to put things right, Ronaldo uncovers a dastardly plan to overthrow the officer. But he needs evidence and time is running out.

 

Who will believe a young flying cadet who tells lies?

About the Author:

I was born in Hounslow, Middlesex in the south of England. As a child, I loved drawing and took private art classes with a wonderful teacher called, Pearl Lee. She had an abundance of Disney magazines, and I would paint the characters on wood, card, canvas or anything else I was allowed to use, including walls.​

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When I was nine, my mum took me on holiday to Majorca. I clearly remember being fascinated by how other people lived outside of England. Travelling became my new obsession.

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After Sixth Form College, I intended to go to art school, but...

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Book Review: A Question of Sanity by Katherine Black

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: A Question of Sanity

Subtitle:

Author: Katherine Black

Genre: Thriller

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58112013-a-question-of-sanity

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book is cleverly written and makes the reader fear as the main character does.

Ellie is an established author and has a great life. That is, until she receives a diagnosis of adult-onset Tay-Sachs disease. Her lifespan is limited and not much is known about what will happen to her before her death. When strange things take place, Ellie and those around her question her sanity. Are Ellie and her loved once being stalked, or is Ellie losing her grip on reality?

What I liked about the book:

This book was action-packed, full of intrigue and twists and turns.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I understand the author has written many other books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

The book finds itself in the category of psychological thrillers. It is written to a very high standard.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like suspenseful psychological thrillers, this book may be the book for you.

 

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

A novel of fear and suspense. A Question of Sanity is Katherine Black's darkest, most perverse and chilling work.

 

Author Ellie Erikson is dying. But that's just a walk in the park.

 

She's accused of trying to murder her boyfriend, her bank account is emptied, and every aspect of her life has come into question.

 

When hatred is born in a damaged soul, a wasting illness is the least of Ellie's troubles. And when her past comes calling, it opens a whole new chapter of secrets.

About the Author:

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Book Review: Emi - Foreign Lands by Ian Primeaux

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Emi

Subtitle: Foreign Lands

Author: Ian Primeaux

Genre: Children’s Health/Real-life issues

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57812686-emi

Overall score:

I scored this book 4.5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

In the second book, Emi continues to work on her skills with magic and is chosen to become a champion for Queen Vita. Her friends also are chosen as champions. With the addition of a warrior from an ancient tribe, she encounters many more adventures and challenges. Will she succeed in the challenges set?

What I liked about the book:

It was action-packed and full of adventure.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The book was easy to read.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book in the series and it feels like there might be a third at least.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great insight into life with Asperger’s.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like adventure, action and magic, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Three months after the events that took place during the raid of Mt. Tenebris, Emi and her party are completing their training and preparing to head back to the mountain. But before they set off Queen Vita bestows the title of "Champion" to each of them. Keeping in line with the legend, they venture out into an ancient jungle in search of the warrior that will join them as their fourth champion. Unbeknownst to Emi, the warrior they find has a special connection to her. After gaining their fourth champion the party returns home to find that three magical seals have been placed on the mountain preventing them from entering. Emi learns that the only way to break the seals is to travel to foreign lands and slay the guardians that are connected to them. Join Emi on her second adventure as she explores more of the magical world she has fallen into and discovers new secrets about herself and her family along the way.

About the Author:

Book Review: Juggling the Issues by Matthew Kenslow

 Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Juggling the Issues

Subtitle: Living With Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Matthew Kenslow

Genre: Children’s Health/Real-life issues

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49492461-juggling-the-issues

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

In this book, Matthew shows us an insight into what it is like to live with autism, Asperger’s specifically. As he states clearly, everyone is different and this also means every person with Asperger’s or autism is an individual. This means we can’t generalise his experiences to the wider public. He clearly stated the issues he deals with and his writing style illustrates these issues brilliantly.

What I liked about the book:

It was a good insight into what it’s like to live with Asperger’s.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The waffling speech within the book, but that is also one of the characteristics of a person with Asperger’s.

My favourite bits in the book:

The book was easy to read.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I’m not aware of any other books by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great insight into life with Asperger’s.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like to find out more about Asperger’s and autism, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

Matthew Kenslow was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, which is within the autistic spectrum, when he was six years old. He shares its common symptoms, such as lacking social and conversational skills, and having poor eye contact with others. In school he had difficulty with certain subjects, but others (like math and science) came easily to him. He has the ability to remember a myriad of facts and the events in his life--some he would rather forget!

 

Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is a collection of short stories from his life. He describes many of the issues that those with autism and Asperger's face each day. He also talks about some of the positive aspects of having Asperger's as well. What is life like living with Asperger's? Matthew describes it as having "an enhancer" plugged into his brain, which accelerates his thoughts and even his emotions. "Asperger's will deepen everything's significance, causing us to take things to a more intense level," he confides.

 

If you want to better understand those living with Asperger's, you need to read this book. The insights Kenslow shares come from his deep experience of living with it and making the most of life's opportunities.

About the Author:

MATTHEW KENSLOW has grown up with a form of Autism known as “Asperger’s Syndrome.” Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and teases. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective of how autistic people interprets things differently than the rest of the world.

 

He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, playing piano, and recalling facts about the American presidents, geography, science, and mathematics. He goes to juggle at elementary schools and encourages the children there to never give up on their passions.

 

He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was five. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers who are at the ages he once was – teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge.

 

He graduated Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and is pursuing Vanguard University of Southern California. He currently aspires to be a middle school math and science teacher.