One Man's Story of His Life With a Learning Disability.
By Girard J. Sagmiller.
(DT Publishing, Revised Edition, 2000)
Girard’s story will inspire people everywhere. In Dyslexia - My Life,
Girard
talks candidly about his struggles and the negative perception people
held
about him while growing up. He shares the story of how he rose up out
of
the shadows of being told he was mentally incapable of functioning in
school,
to receiving an a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Girard
shares
with the reader not only the deep personal pain of his life, but also
his
creative techniques and the skills he personally used in overcoming
this
disability and learning to live successfully as a dyslexic.
Girard’s
autobiography
tells his story and shows how he over came dyslexia. Through speaking
engagements
and the Internet alone, Girard has sold over 5,000 copies of his
self-published
autobiography in just one year. Not one unhappy customer yet.
Almost
10% to 30%
of the total population in the United States are dyslexic.
Girard,
has travels
internationally as a consultant for a worldwide organization
and moonlighted as a professional model for companies such as Levi Jeans and
Anheuser-Busch Inc. He also offers classes through Universities, and
contributes
to other community services. Girard servers as board member for
Kansas/Western
Missouri Branch of Internal Dyslexia Association and President of the
board
and co-founder for The Gifted Learning Project both (501(3)c)
organization. He is also the co-founder of Cedar
Ridge Financial a equipment financing company. In 2006 Sherri and
Girard were selected for the FamilyFun magazine, Points of Light Foundation and
Walt Disney Company's Outstanding Volunteer Award. Because of their commitment
to helping the community, Cedar Ridge Financial donates 10% of their proceeds to
approved non-profits.
DYSLEXIA
MY LIFE -
one man's story of his life with a learning disability. In elementary
school
Girard Sagmiller was diagnosed as mentally retarded by his teacher and
school administrators, who recommended that his family institutionalize
him. In reality he suffered from dyslexia, which can affect speech,
reading,
time perception, and can slow learning in some subjects. In his book,
DYSLEXIA
MY LIFE, Girard Sagmiller discusses his struggles to overcome the
ignorance
and prejudice of his friends, family and society in general, to succeed
in school (getting his MBA), business and life.
The
book DYSLEXIA
MY LIFE has fairly large-size print and is packed full of emotion,
drama,
helpful tips, surprise and inspiration. It is told in the
matter-of-fact
tone of someone who has lived through quite extraordinary events
without
realizing they are anything out of ordinary. Besides being an engaging
personal story, the book provides quite an education regarding the
profound
effects of dyslexia on a persons educational, social and emotional
experiences...
Rated #1 out of 426 dyslexic Autobiographic books on Amazon.com,
Rated #1 best selling self-published book on the topic of Dyslexia,
Rated #4 out of 426 for Average Customer Review on Amazon.com,
Rated #20 out of 426 for best selling on book on dyslexia on Amazon.com
Amazon rates this book
out of 5 stars!
Book Title: DYSLEXIA MY LIFE -
One
man's story of his life with a learning disability.
Type: Autobiography
Author: Girard J. Sagmiller
Edition: Third, Paperback
Pages: 132
cip/lc: 95-083487
Price: $8.95
ISBN: 096430871-1
Publication date: 3/15/2000
Size: vertical=8.25 horizontal=5.5 depth=0.40
Photo inside: yes 4 pages.
Book cover color: bronze
Web Site: www.dyslexiamylife.org Publisher: DT Publishing, PO Box 7003, Lee's Summit, MO
64064-7003.
816-803-4679
Education: BS - Mayville State University
MBA - Baker University
Latest Book Review
From: Midwest Book Review, web site: www.midwestbookreview.com
Date: November 2002
Dyslexia My Life: One Man's Story Of His Life
With A Learning Disability
Girard Sagmiller
DT Publishing
PO Box 7003, Lee's Summit, MO 64064-7003
ISBN 0964308711, Mass Market Paperback, 132 pages, $8.95
“As many as 15% of Americans may be dyslexic, yet
this learning disability
continues isolate and frustrate those who struggle with it.
Consequently,
Girard Sagmiller shares his personal experiences in Dyslexia My Life in
an effort to overcome the ignorance and prejudice of friends, family
and
society. Sagmiller shares not only his history, but also his creative
coping
skills that allowed him to go on to succeed in life, including earning
an MBA in business. Sagmiller was diagnosed as mentally retarded in
elementary
school. He describes in heart rendering terms the night a
parent-teacher
conference changed the lives of his family forever. Although his
teaches
recommended institutionalization, Sagmiller's mother refused to comply.
His mother's tears and his father's rejections still haunt his memory.
Later a more accurate diagnoses was made of dyslexia, which affects
speech,
reading, time perception, and can slow learning ins some subjects. As a
dyslexic myself, I found Sagmiller's account fascinating and I confess
to learning a lot about myself while reading his narrative. I had never
understood the two types of dyslexia, and how to discern between them.
In addition, I couldn't help but chuckle in sympathy while reading his
difficulty with standardized tests. I could easily empathize with the
blows
to the self-esteem as well as the feelings of stupidity and ineptitude.
Moreover, with a Master's degree in English, I am also encouraged to
find
someone else who did reach his dreams despite the challenges meted out
by this learning disability. A must read for those with dyslexia as
well
as parents, educators and others touched by this learning disability.
Dyslexia
My Life comes very highly recommended.”
Disappointment
to a noble
soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers,
intensifies,
but never destroys It." from the book Dyslexia My LIfe.
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Girard’s
autobiography
tells his story and shows how he over came dyslexia. Through speaking
engagements
and the Internet alone, Girard has sold over 5,000 copies of his
self-published
autobiography in just one year. Not one unhappy customer yet.
