Even More Suspect Speakers

<p>The Suspect Speaker Series comprises short stories about people with aphasia, the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or brain injury, mainly stroke.</p><p> </p><p>The third in the series, Even More Suspect Speaking has seven short stories, a group of five connected short stories and poems, all about people with communication difficulties. </p><p>The short stories have two versions: </p><p>The "A" versions has shorter sentences and more gaps - perfect for people with aphasia.</p><p>The "B" version is fuller. It has more descriptive prose - perfect for carers and family members who have an acquaintance with aphasia and what it means.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Highly recommended for readers with aphasia and their supporters and care partners.<br>Darlene Williamson, MA, CCC-SLP, President of National Aphasia Association (USA) </p><p> </p><p>...different journeys and experiences that people have, in such a rich and compelling way...<br>Professor Suzanne C Purdy, The University of Auckland</p><p> </p><p>...both moving and funny ... encouraging ...</p><p>AphasiaNZ</p><p> </p><p>...truth for thousands of other New Zealanders hit by ... aphasia.</p><p>Catherine Woulfe Books editor Spinoff</p><p> </p><p>...what it is truly like to live with this hidden disability.</p><p>Naomi Bondi. NZSLT - NZ Speech Language Therapist</p><p> </p><p>...moments of real life with compassion, keen observation, and empathy.</p><p>Robyn Gibson, NZSLT - NZ Speech Language Therapist</p>