Circles of Friends: People with Disabilities and Their Friends Enrich the Lives of One AnotherIn this warm, sensitive collection, Robert and Martha Perske offer true stories and issues to ponder, concerning Circles of Friends-friendships between people with disabilities and so-called normals. They show how these circles cut across age groups, generations, and races, and how the hearts and worldviews of everyone can be enriched. The emphasis here is on pure and simple friendship. Book jacket. |
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