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02/03/2003
Press release from: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
McGraw-Hill Education Publishes Book That Demystifies Autism; Proceeds To Be Donated To Ray of Hope Charity
(CSRwire)
Souls: Beneath and Beyond Autism, offers insights by parents and family members
who experience autism in their daily lives.
The 129-page book combines the insightful words of Barrington, Illinois resident
Sharon Rosenbloom, who has worked and trained in the field of autism for the
last 13 years, with the poignant images of artist/photographer Thomas Balsamo.
Their book includes portraits of families and seeks to clarify the many
misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with autism.
"This is a story of diagnosis, challenge, and redemption that ultimately is a
story of hope that casts autism as an allegory for life. The book is intended to
inspire as it provides a glimpse into the lives and souls of these very special
children and the families, teachers, and caregivers who love them," Rosenbloom
said.
The book became a reality when a McGraw-Hill Higher Education employee, whose
family has been touched by autism, brought the project to the attention of
several McGraw-Hill colleagues. McGraw-Hill Education and several vendors then
contributed the production and distribution support for the book.
"We hope that this collection of essays and photographs helps educate and
enlighten readers. McGraw-Hill employees with passion and purpose gave their
time and talents to see this project through," said Ed Stanford, president of
McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Proceeds from the sale of the book (list price: $31.50) will go to Ray of Hope,
a charity that supports autism research. For more information and/or to order
the book, visit www.books.mcgraw-hill.com and enter `Souls' in the `Search
Books' field.
About McGraw-Hill Higher Education:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading
provider of learning solutions in electronic and print formats. McGraw-Hill
Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, a global information
services provider meeting worldwide needs in financial services, education and
business-to-business information through leading brands such as Standard &
Poor's and BusinessWeek. Founded in 1888, the Corporation has more than 350
offices in 33 countries. Sales in 2002 were $4.8 billion. Additional information
is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.
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