Roy Richard Grinker, author of Unstrange Mind : Remapping the World of Autism. After Grinker's daughter Isabelle was diagnosed with the condition, he set out to learn more about the illness and its treatment. What he's learned has set the conventional wisdom on its ear.Grinker was just on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning program. It was … Continue reading First and Foremost
Glorious and Free
In April, Canada's House of Commons passed a proforma (even perfunctory) resolution lauding the Canada Council, the country's arts funding agency. Among those watching the event was author Yann Martel, author of The Life of Pi. He was so distressed at the Parliament's lack of attention, and at the Prime Minister's distraction in particular, that … Continue reading Glorious and Free
News from Across the River
Carol Erdahl, owner of St Paul's Red Balloon Bookshop, is the subject of an article in the Minnesota Women's Press today. It includes a nice anecdote on how Erdahl and founding partner Michele Cromer-Poiré decided that they could work together successfully. The best news, though, is that they're still there, bringing children's books to Grand … Continue reading News from Across the River
