What readers are saying about this series:
"How David Met Sarah" is terrific... the character of David has a lot of heart, is full of happiness and is very thoughtful. Anne Kelleher wrote from her experience of what it’s like to have a brother with a disability. If you want my advice, you should read this book about the world of young adults with Down syndrome... moreWhat readers are saying about this series:
"How David Met Sarah" is terrific... the character of David has a lot of heart, is full of happiness and is very thoughtful. Anne Kelleher wrote from her experience of what it’s like to have a brother with a disability. If you want my advice, you should read this book about the world of young adults with Down syndrome.
Actor Chris Burke, “Corky” from Life Goes On and Goodwill Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society
"How David Met Sarah" is a rare resource that not only entertains but also exposes the realities of what it’s like to live with a disability. Ultimately, though, [the books's] greatest achievement may be something far simpler: It reminds us that, no matter our background, we all desire the same things in life – and that a sense of love and belonging is chief among them. While "ground-breaking" is not a term to be used lightly, "How David Met Sarah" is deserving of such praise, and so much more.
John Valeri, The Hartford Book Examiner
As the mother of a developmentally delayed adult son, I can tell you that Anne Kelleher is a gifted storyteller and takes it to another level with a book that anyone with a family member with special needs can relate to. This is a heartfelt story full of emotions for anyone to enjoy. I found myself rooting for David and Sarah and wanting more at the end. I hope there's a sequel.
A Mom from Wallingford, PA
Reading specialists, special education teachers and librarians agree that there are no other titles like this available. "When David Was Surprised," is the second in a series of five books written for intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and those who love them or wish to see the world through their eyes. David is a young man who works in a mailroom and lives at home with his parents. In the first book, "How David Met Sarah," a young woman moves to his neighborhood and begins to attend his church. David believes she’s the girl of his dreams, and would like her to become his girlfriend.
In this, the second book in the series, David encounters some unexpected conflicts between family members as they search for the right way to handle his growing independence. David is determined to ask Sarah on a date -- but there is someone else who is also interested in him! Through a series of adventures (and a few misadventures) that illustrate the challenges and rewards of life as a differently-abled person, David gets a chance to show the girl of his dreams how much he cares.
"When David Was Surprised" is a very special story written from the point of view of a young man who is developmentally disabled. It includes suspense, conflict, romance, and all the appeal of an adult book while using vocabulary appropriate for those who read at an elementary level.
The author, who has been published multiple times and translated into five languages, was inspired to write this story by her brother. The real "David" is no longer interested in children's books but is unable to read traditional adult novels. For him, and for people like him, the David series will satisfy a previously unfilled need for accessible and entertaining stories.
For further information, read about the David series at http://howdavidmetsarah.blogspot.com or see videos of the author and her brother, the man who inspired the book series, at http://www.youtube.com/user/Howdavidmetsarah. less
