My scatty magpie brain came across this interview for Borders with Debbie Macomber, the enormously successful and very professional romance author.
Fascinating stuff. Two things struck me:
* Debbie’s mother was told by her school teacher that she was a sweet little girl but would never amount to anything- because—- Debbie has Dyslexia and did not learn to read until 5th grade, which if I understand the US system correctly means 5 years at school – so Debbie was approx 10 yrs old before she could read!
* it took the death of a close relative to push Debbie into making the decision to make her dream of telling stories come true, even in hard economic conditions.
Now that IS a story. 🙂
5 thoughts on “Debbie Macomber and Dyslexia”
Well said Nell. I completely agree.
I don’t have dyslexia but instead I have the maths disorder, dyscalculia and it’s always so inspiring to find other people who’ve overcome the difficulties that life puts in your path sometimes but I also think sometimes with a burden comes a blessing in that you have to be that bit more creative, determined and perservering to succeed – not bad qualities for writing or for life.
Thank you ladies and I wish you all the best with your children. And I agree with you Judy – very encouraging. Take care all.
Wonderful story! Very inspiring. I am the mom of a 19 year old son presently attending a college specifically designed for kids with dyslexia. Thank you for sharing this interview.
Wow. Also gives me lots of hope for my wee one with school issues. Amazing find.
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