Amy H. (emnickalex) reviewed Loved it! on 7/5/2009 + 19 more book reviews

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I read this book quickly, and thoroughly enjoyed it! I used to work as a supports coordinator for persons with mental retardation, in southwestern PA, so I could really relate to Beth (the sister with mental retardation) and her older sister Rachel's frustrations with her sister's often child-like behavior. Rachel Simon put a lot of good inforation about "the system" into the book- educating the reader about Self Determination, plan of care meetings, independent living, group homes, sheltered workshops, etc. Even if you aren't personally familiar with mental retardation, I think this is still a great book- very uplifting! I also enjoyed how the author switched between the past and the present in telling the story.

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