The Acorn People by Ron Jones

The Acorn People by Ron Jones

This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect-and love-they deserve "will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat." (Lincoln Journal)

From Ron Jones, a teacher who started the classroom program that inspired the movie The Wave, comes a memoir about a life-changing summer.

Ron expected that his time as a counselor at Camp Wiggin would be filled with sunny days spent hiking, swimming, and boating. But when he arrives on day one, his illusions are quickly shattered. He knew that the kids would be "handicapped," but he didn't anticipate having to care for children who can barely walk or see or retain the use of their limbs. At first, the severity of the campers' disabilities seems too much to bear. But everything changes once Ron gets to know his group-kids who call themselves "the Acorn People" because of the acorn necklaces they wear around their necks. The campers teach him that, inside, they are the same as any average kid, and with encouragement, determination, and friendship, nothing is impossible.

"A fantastic and beautiful story."-Seattle Times

"Uncomfortably moving, yet told in surprisingly unsentimental terms. . . . Succinct and tender, it will haunt the reader long after the brief passages have been read."-Houston Chronicle

"Ron Jones' true story of a group of handicapped children at summer camp is one of the most poignant, beautiful and eloquent tales to come this way in a long time."-Flint Journal

Ron Jones is an Internet marketing expert who speaks regularly on the topic of keyword research at Search Engine Strategies and other international conferences. He conducts keyword research training seminars for organizations including SES, has served on the Board of Directors for the Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO), and authored SEMPO's keyword research courses. He writes about keyword research for Search Engine Watch and ClickZ. Ron is President and CEO of Symetri Internet Marketing and has consulted with large brands as well as traditional agencies on how to use keyword research and Internet marketing to the fullest potential.

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ISBN 13	9780440227021
ISBN 10	044022702X
Titel	The Acorn People
Autor	Ron Jones
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Random House USA Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	1996-06-11
Seitenanzahl	96
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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