Different Drummers
TESTIMONIALS
Phillip C. DeMio, MD - President, American
Medical Autism Board
Different Drummers is such a great reading
experience. As a father of a special needs child,
and as a practitioner who treats children with
issues including ...
Just in time
You have truly touched our hearts, just when we
needed it the most.
I loved the story . . .
. . . and especially I fell in love with little
Lyle, such a courageous and brave boy. The story
telling is so intense and moving that I felt I was
physically present and living every moment.
From our Bookclub
We have been meeting as a book club for over 5
years reading a selection each month. Different
Drummers has been the best book we as a group have
ever ...
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Phillip C. DeMio, MD - President, American Medical Autism Board
Different Drummers is such a great reading experience. As a father of a special needs child, and as a practitioner who treats children with issues including ...
Way to go, Lyle!
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I enjoyed Different Drummers primarily for its portrait of Lyle and the responses of the adults in his life to his "extra" energy and activity. The parents ...
A Complete Reading Experience
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This book should be mandated reading for all future teachers. The authors managed to place the reader right into the lives of the characters. I experienced ...
Heartwarming!
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"Different Drummers" is a heartwarming story of two unlikely friends. It gives great insight into what it feels like to be a hyperactive child in 'normativel'...
Great story
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Thank you for giving my book club an opportunity to read your book. I loved the story.
Delightful, captivating, fun, thought provoking, an adventure in life.
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My Mom gave this book to me as a gift for my 56th birthday last month. I am held locked in thought and emotion for these real life characters. As I was ...
Heartwarming!
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After meeting the authors when they reviewed the book to our Valley Senior Writers Group, I was so swept up in their enthusiasm that I purchased three ...
DIFFERENT DRUMMERS
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I loved this book and have recommended it to many of my friends. It is well written, fast moving and captures your heart for this young boy.
Marilyn ...
Loved it!
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Our book club read the book and we LOVED it. The characters are wonderful. The story really brings you in to identify with these people. I actually laughed ...
The book was awesome!
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Loaned it out over the Holidays. Must read for every parent who has "that" kid who is different, but knows is special. We're all wired differently! And ...
It is moving
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Great to meet you two at Barnes & Noble the other night. I'm glad Jean introduced me to you and that I bought your book. I enjoyed it very much. It is ...
The book was great!
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Thank you for coming to our book club. I really enjoyed discussing your book with you, the authors. The book was great. I feel it would be great reading ...
Make your book into a film
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I LOVED your book and that it made me cry. Also if you do get the chance to make your book into a film, I'd love the chance to audition for a part. I dont ...
Endearing
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Don and Lyle, I loved the book. The adventures and thoughts of Lyle and David were endearing.
Tears
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It was a bright hot sunny afternoon on the beach as I finished the book and I literally could not see for the tears streaming from my eyes. Three days ...
Deeply Humbling Reminder
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A deeply humbling reminder of the influence we teachers have on our students' lives.
Must Read
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A must read for all educators: a colorful and engaging reminder of how recognition of diversity and individual differences can bring out the hidden potential ...
Great Story
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The depth and unlimited bounds of friendship and the reaching out for understanding fills the pages of this great story.
Winner!
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"Your book is a winner!"
Needs to be a movie
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Poignant, warm, sad, touching, and totally delightful. If you put this book down, David and Lyle will make you pick it up.
I LOVED it sooo much!
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I am 13 years old, and I absolutely loved your book. I read it in about 5 days and I didn't wanna put it down . . . of course I had school and all that ...
LOVED THE BOOK!
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I curled up this weekend and read it in two days. Heartwarming, funny, and tearful!
I love it!
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You got to write of a true miracle! I could not put it down! Beautifully told. It made me cry.
I loved your book.
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It really touched me. Makes you stop and reflect on whats really important in life.
AWESOME book!
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I LOVED it soooo much. I have never become a FAN of a book before, but I want to spread the news to all my friends. What a feel good book. My husband probably ...
Transcendent!
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An immensely entertaining story that is transcendent and deeply poignant. It reminded me again that there is a loving God and all of us are part of a beautiful ...
heart-warming, charming and funny
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I received your book in the mail Friday afternoon. Your entire book was read friday evening! A heart-warming, charming and funny story of God's love and ...
Better than 'Kite Runner!'
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Better than 'Kite Runner!'
A hit!
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You have a hit on your hands. I mean it! I cried.
Amazing!
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What you guys have done is amazing! I can't wait to see the movie!
Just in time
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You have truly touched our hearts, just when we needed it the most.
I loved the story . . .
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. . . and especially I fell in love with little Lyle, such a courageous and brave boy. The story telling is so intense and moving that I felt I was physically ...
Thumbs up!
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Many books are written and deserve to be read. In this case it is you that deserves to know this story. You will be better for having read Different Drummers....
Just loved it!!!
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I have told several people about it and how they can get it.
Loved it!
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LOVED THE BOOK! I curled up this weekend and read it in two days. Heartwarming, funny, tearful! A little of everything. Great job!
From our Bookclub
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We have been meeting as a book club for over 5 years reading a selection each month. Different Drummers has been the best book we as a group have ever ...
From Doctor Rachel Oppitz
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A must read for anyone working with children with ADD/ADHD. This book gives you an idea of what is going on in the minds of these children and how the ...
From Doctor Blumenthal
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As a doctor who treats kids on the Autism and ADHD Spectrum, and as another boy who grew up 'hyperactive' in the 1960's, I was impressed with how well ...