Jennifer Latson
Autor von The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness
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- Geschlecht
- female
- Nationalität
- USA
- Ausbildung
- Yale College (AB|English)
University of New Hampshire (MFA|creative writing) - Preise und Auszeichnungen
- Norman Mailer Fellowship for nonfiction (2013)
- Agent
- Brettne Bloom
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The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of… von Jennifer Latson
I thought this book was interesting and informative, and engaging to read. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining non-fiction read.
Read for book club.
I had not even heard of Williams syndrome before this book, which was a very realistic (I think, speaking from the outside) portrayal of life bringing up a teenager with special needs. The researcher presented most chapters from Gayle's perspective, but in the third person, which took a bit of getting used to: this is a non-fiction book, but she was recreating scenes Gayle must have described to her.
The science chapters were both beyond my level of understanding and, frankly, my interest, but I imagine they would have been excellent for those with more of a background in science.… (mehr)
I had not even heard of Williams syndrome before this book, which was a very realistic (I think, speaking from the outside) portrayal of life bringing up a teenager with special needs. The researcher presented most chapters from Gayle's perspective, but in the third person, which took a bit of getting used to: this is a non-fiction book, but she was recreating scenes Gayle must have described to her.
The science chapters were both beyond my level of understanding and, frankly, my interest, but I imagine they would have been excellent for those with more of a background in science.… (mehr)
Can a person be too indiscriminately friendly? According to this book, a snapshot in time of one mother and her son, yes. Gayle's son Eli, 12 when the book begins, 14 when it ends, has a condition known as Williams Syndrome, in which 26-28 genes are missing. Eli thinks everyone in the world is his best friend. His mother knows otherwise, and as a result rarely lets Eli out of her sight.
This story of Eli and Gayle is entwined with the science, history and genetics of Williams Syndrome. In addition to reducing social inhibitions and making its sufferers biologically incapable of distrusting other people, Williams Syndrome causes a plethora of other health issues, including gastrointestinal and serious cardiac problems. Because scientists are aware of the specific and relatively small number of genes involved in the causation of Williams Syndrome, they have been able to conduct important genetic research.
Recommended, if the subject interests you.
3 stars… (mehr)
This story of Eli and Gayle is entwined with the science, history and genetics of Williams Syndrome. In addition to reducing social inhibitions and making its sufferers biologically incapable of distrusting other people, Williams Syndrome causes a plethora of other health issues, including gastrointestinal and serious cardiac problems. Because scientists are aware of the specific and relatively small number of genes involved in the causation of Williams Syndrome, they have been able to conduct important genetic research.
Recommended, if the subject interests you.
3 stars… (mehr)
I knew nothing about Williams syndrome until I read a brief review of Latson's book and decided it check out the work at our local library. The author skillfully weaves science and psychology into a compelling narrative that tells a fascinating story about a boy, his family and their challenges in navigating a rare developmental disorder. Although the book's ending seemed incredibly abrupt for my tastes, it kept my interest from start to finish and provided many intriguing insights.
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