Itemize Of Books 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1)
| Title | : | 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1) |
| Author | : | Craig Lancaster |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 278 pages |
| Published | : | October 23rd 2009 by Riverbend Publishing (first published February 10th 2009) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Contemporary. Audiobook |
Craig Lancaster
Paperback | Pages: 278 pages Rating: 4.12 | 10855 Users | 1368 Reviews
Rendition In Pursuance Of Books 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1)
A thirty-nine-year-old with Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Edward Stanton lives alone on a rigid schedule in the Montana town where he grew up. His carefully constructed routine includes tracking his most common waking time (7:38 a.m.), refusing to start his therapy sessions even a minute before the appointed hour (10:00 a.m.), and watching one episode of the 1960s cop show Dragnet each night (10:00 p.m.). But when a single mother and her nine-year-old son move in across the street, Edward’s timetable comes undone. Over the course of a momentous 600 hours, he opens up to his new neighbors and confronts old grievances with his estranged parents. Exposed to both the joys and heartaches of friendship, Edward must ultimately decide whether to embrace the world outside his door or retreat to his solitary ways. Heartfelt and hilarious, this moving novel will appeal to fans of Daniel Keyes’s classic Flowers for Algernon and to any reader who loves an underdog.
Particularize Books During 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1)
| Original Title: | 600 Hours of Edward |
| ISBN: | 1606390139 (ISBN13: 9781606390139) |
| Series: | Edward #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Montana Book Award Nominee (2009), High Plains Book Award (2010) |
Rating Of Books 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1)
Ratings: 4.12 From 10855 Users | 1368 ReviewsCommentary Of Books 600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1)
What an absolute little gem of a book! Great characters, great story and so very well written. Loved it! Edward is such an adorable character that you absolutely cannot help falling in love with him. There are many laugh out loud moments nicely counterbalanced with many heartbreaking moments, most especially his turbulent relationship with his father. We could all learn lessons from Edward through his thoughts and perspectives on life. I adored his 'letters of complaints' and I want to watchFact : On October 26,2012 @ 8:00 P.M I finished reading "600 hours of Edward" my day is complete,but I won't file the book away , I will want to reread it. Dear Author, I have no complaint,in contrary, I want to thank you for this extraordinary (I love this word) book , for creating a wonderful and unforgettable character such as Edward.
5+++ stars.A beautifully written story about a 39 yr old man suffering from both OCD and Aspergers syndrome. I have so many emotions about this book, and I really need a few days to process them all before writing a proper review. I will say right now that this was one of the best books I have ever read, and that Edward is by far one of the most endearing characters I have ever been introduced to. *ETA*I am going to keep this short and sweet, since it has been a few weeks since i finished this
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.I liked this one. This book was a bit different from what I would normally pick up. I heard a few good things about it so I took a closer look once I noticed that it was available to borrow from Amazon through Prime Reading. I loved the idea of a main character who is living with Asperger's syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, so I decided to give it a try and I am really glad that I did.Edward was a great character. I liked
A new favorite, 600 Hours of Edward was an absolutely delightful read that hooked me from the first page. The main character, Edward, is 39 years old and happens to have Aspergers Syndrome and OCD. In this touching story, we get a glimpse into a 25-day period (600 hours), of Edwards life. It is the story of a challenging father/son relationship, but it is also a coming of age story in a sense, of how change affects Edward's life. It was laugh-out-loud funny, and yet at times so moving I
3 1/2 starsEdward has OCD and Aspergers. One is treated with medication and therapy while the other just form parts of who he is. Edward also struggles to let grudges go, to let injustice and the perceived bad behaviour of others go unchecked. To help with this letting go, his therapist suggests that he write letters of grievance to the other parties but with strict instructions NEVER to actually send them. But rather to use this as a way to clear the air in Edwards mind. These letters made for
4.5 STARS! I just spent 600 delightful, intense, happy, annoying, enlightening, frustrating, hopeful hours , in the life of Edward Staton, a 39 year old man with a developmental disability. Although, people on this spectrum can vary quite a bit, many of Edward's "hours" reminded me of my precious son, Kevin. I'm very thankful for this book, and others, which give people insight into the world of this ever growing, segment of our population. My hope is that people will become more accepting and
0 Comments