He has been unable to read for two years.
The words and pages ‘move’ with his eye problems.
As a result, he stopped reading books.
He gave it another try.
Seeing him reading again is a joy.
I think he picked a winner – Knuckleheads
by Dan Antion.
nofacilities.com
Jennie
P.S. I have been told to order the next two books in the series. That’s music to my ears. Oh, in the meantime he needs another book to read. I have the perfect book:
MY GRL, by John Howell
johnwhowell.com
About Jennie
I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about.
I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
A Teacher's Reflections 
Great news about the reading. And choosing the books of fellow bloggers keeps it in the community too.
Best wishes, Pete.
It is really great news, close to a miracle. I’m so glad I had Dan’s book handy, and he loved the book! Finger’s crossed he can read John’s book.
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All great choices. I loved Knuckleheads! So pleased he is able to read again. It was hard on my dad when he couldn’t read. I bought him some audiobooks to get him through.
I am so grateful he was able to read the book. What a blessing after so long. Best of all, he loved the book and I’ll order the next in the series.
Awesome news!
Yes!
yay, that is huge!
It really is, Beth!
Great news, Jennie, and those are great books too!
Thanks so much, Deborah!
You’re welcome, Jennie! 😍
Fabulous news! And, great book choices!
Yes, and yes! 💕
The greatest joy!!
Yes, indeed!!
To not be able to read is heart breaking. I’m so glad it seems to be working out.
You are so right! Fingers crossed.🤞
So glad he can read again. Thanks for choosing My GRL as the next one.
This is a huge deal, and My GRL is his kind of book. Picture me rushing through the house to find the book and put it in his hands after he finished Knuckleheads. So far, it’s a big thumbs up.
I’m so glad, Jennie.
Thanks, John. 😀
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There are some great books to read in this community, some great authors.
Yes, there are!
Oh for the simple JOY of reading!! I am so happy for your Dad, Jennie! xo
Thank you, Amy. Actually, this is my husband. He’s 75 and I’m 73. His eye issues are macular degeneration, which are under control. Now, it is better than ever, and who knows why. I have to believe there are higher forces at work. God is on his side.
Oh my goodness I do apologize, Jennie. I “thought” you wrote “Dad”. After all I’m still human which is a good thing. (smile) And YES there are always higher forces at work …. that I know yet it is usually with hindsight.
No apologies necessary, Amy. My goodness, I have done that a hundred times. 😍 I’m glad you understand about the higher forces at work. We only see or understand after the fact.
I am so happy to know this, Jennie! I hope he enjoys them all, but I mainly hapy he is doing something he loves.
Thank you, Dan. This is really a big deal, and your book did it. He has been a voracious reader all of his life, so that puts it in perspective. I need to order the next books in your series, pronto! 🙂
How great! I’m happy for Steve because reading is the one thing we should be able to enjoy at any point in our adult lives. I imagine it’s like anything that we often take for granted. Once we get a second chance, we tend to appreciate it more.
You hit the nail on the head. Steve has always been a voracious reader, typically a book a week. Stopping reading was taking away what he loved. Now he has a real gift.
That’s wonderful, Jennie. I can’t imagine what I’d do if I couldn’t see well enough to read.
Me, too!
Happy reading!
Yes, indeed!
Such great news!
Yes, indeed! Thank you, Becky.
Hi Jennie, wonderful news!
Thank you, Charles. It really is!
Just being unable to read during the time after cataract surgery and then again before they were lasered drove me crazy. I rejoice with you that he can read again.
He’s trying again and that’s awesome news.🌻Also, thank you for sharing the booklist, Ma’am, would love to read them.
Yes, it is really awesome! Please, call me Jennie.
Beautiful Jennie. And yay for Dan! 🙂 x
Yes!! Thank you, Debby. 💕
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Hi Jennie, what wonderful news. Not to be able to read is to awful for words 🥰🌸
I can’t tell you how wonderful this is! It’s like getting a new life, the one you always had. 😀