childhood Books
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Notes on Disability in Johanna Spyri’s Childhood Classic Heidi
Before I begin I’d like to make a note that I am aware this article is nit-picky. Heidi is a children’s book, and it is quite an older one at that. I do not expect some sort of politically correct representation from it, nor do I dislike the novel in any way. In fact, I Continue reading
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Notes on Maladaptive Daydreaming and Other Coping Mechanisms in A Little Princess
Sara Crewe is an adorable and good-natured character written by Francis Hodgson Burnett. As a kid, I loved the Shirley Temple movie version as well as the “og” book. Sara really does reflect a princess out of a Disney movie with her hope and positivity transcending her circumstances even to the point of horrific abuse Continue reading
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