Wednesday 5 February 2020

Book Review: Savant

I like reading books that not only entertain, but educate me. This book by John D. Richmond does this. It is important for citizens, but especially those in positions of power, to understand the diversity of social, emotional and cognitive abilities of those around us.

It is a good tale. I enjoyed reading it.

I know several mothers of kids with autism. I taught a fair number, as well. We have learned so much about this subject. Sadly, Ontario cut back funding not only for autism treatments, but for support workers in the schools. It is shameful.
John Richmond’s newest book Savant was released in June 2019. Savant was written to help continue to bring awareness to what autism families face. The reader is taken into the mind of protagonist Michael Avery and shown what some of the struggles are with this condition. “My entire purpose for writing is to further autism awareness and fiction writing is just another avenue for me to do this,” states Richmond. 
Michael Avery has autism but is also a savant. He uses his incredible intellect and eidetic memory to become a world class detective. Michael also shows an unwavering, almost fanatical, need for truth and justice. At age 8, his father was murdered basically right in front of him and the case went cold. Michael takes on his own investigation to bring his father's killer to justice.

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9 comments:

Tom said...

...diversity does seem to be important in the States anymore.

Barrie said...

I, too, like books that entertain and teach. Actually, I've been listening to a lot of podcasts recently. Who knew I'd drift toward nonfiction! Ha! Thank you for reviewing!

Sarah Laurence said...

What a tragic story, but also important to share. Books like these are key to changing hearts and minds. Thanks for sharing!

Lowcarb team member said...

Many thanks for this book review …

All the best Jan

pattinase (abbott) said...

It is very sad that we don 't see the need to provide families with enough support financially as well as psychologically. I am sure the US is far behind Canada in this.

Lyndi Lamont said...

I, too, like books that both entertain and teach. Thanks for the review.

Linda McLaughlin

Powell River Books said...

Sometimes it is hard to understand what school districts are thinking when they cut programs. - Margy

Phyllis Wheeler said...

I like this idea of a savant detective. Like Sherlock Holmes, right? Autistic people have strengths, and it's terrific when people can become more aware of this fact. Learn to take them seriously, not dismiss them.

William Kendall said...

A good review, Jennifer.