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Robert K. Greenleaf
William Sharwell of AT&T calls this "One of the most powerful 'do it yourself' books ever written." Could easily be. A must read for anyone interested in the power of leadership and service to others.
Greenleaf, R.K. (1977). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimte power and greatness. New York: Paulist Press. Available in many bookstores or from one of the online outlets such as Amazon.com or Powells.com or Half.com
Beverly James
One of the most compelling voices I know of in the study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and its impact upon children. A must read for anyone interested in supporting people, particularly children, who have survived traumatic events. One qualification: James recommends congregate treatment centers in one portion of the book listed below. My advice: ignore this advice and embrace almost everything else.
James, B. (1994). Handbook for the treatment of attachment-trauma problems in children. New York: The Free Press.
Available from one of the online outlets such as Amazon.com or Powells.com or Half.com
Keith Johnsgard
A great resource for anyone investigating the role of aerobic exercise in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression.
Johnsgard, K. (2004). Conquering depression and anxiety through exercise. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books.
Available online from Prometheus Books.
Roland Johnson
Rolland Johnson, born in Philadelphia and court-ordered to Pennhurst State School as a child, gives a chilling account of his harrowing journey through what he calls a "desert world" - and finally back to the world the rest of us live in. By the time of his accidental death in 1994 he'd become a respected speaker and influential leader in the movemtn of the stature of Fredrick Douglass or Martin Luther King, Jr. (Transcribed by Karl Williams). $20 + $3 shipping and handling. See the Green Street Records web site for ordering information.
Jeffrey Kauffman
Jeffrey Kauffman's book, Guidebook on Helping Persons with Mental Retardation Mourn is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to help folks who experience intellectual disabilities to heal from loss. A bit clinical, but not too clinical, the book contains lots of useful information about the process of mourning for someone we love.
Kauffman, J. (2005). Guidebook on helping persons with mental retardation mourn. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company.
Available from the Baywood Publishing Company web site and half.com.
Tom Kohler and Susan Earl
"The beloved community is not a utopia, but a place where the barriers between people gradually come down and where the citizens make a constant effort to address even the most difficult problems of ordinary people. It is above all else an idealistic community." So writes Jim Lawson in his introduction to Tom Kohler and Susan Earl's "Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community." A fabulous work that can ignite hope in the saddest of hearts. Go online and purchase your copy today at www.waddiewelcome.com
Lisa Lieberman
I highly recommend Lisa Lieberman's A Stranger Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support for A Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Neurological Differences. Writes John Edelman, Executive Director of Stand for Children, "For anyone choosing to hire a in-home provider, A Stranger Among Us fills a crucial gap in the available literature. This well-organized how-to book interweaves story and substance, assisting the reader in selecting quality providers who respectfully support people with an array of disabilities. Lisa Lieberman's vast personal and professional experience radiates throughout this outstanding resource."
Lieberman, L. (2005). A Stranger Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support for A Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Neurological Differences. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Order online from Lisa's web site: Disability In The Family or from Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Peter Levine
A brilliant book for anyone who wants to heal from trauma. Full of practical ideas and helpful insights, this book is a must read for anyone who wants to better understand how people who experience disabilities might be experiencing the effects of traumatic events such as childhood separation from families, institutionalization, and aversive treatment.
Levine, P. (1997). Walking the tiger: Healing trauma. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Available through North Atlantic Books.
Stephen Levine
Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul, writes, "Few books are worthy to be lifelong companions -- this is one of them." Stephen Levine's A Year to Live is a book about living in the moment and getting clear about our gifts by imagining that we have only one year to live. A great book.
Levine, S. (1997). A year to live: How to live this year as if it were your last. New York: Bell Tower.
Available in many bookstores or from one of the online outlets such as Amazon.com or Powells.com or Half.com
Paula Lowe
Care Pooling is a wonderful resource for people looking for help with child care and elder care. Although this book is not specifically written for people with developmental disabilities, it is very practical resource for people who are trying to find alternative ways to support people who need help with significant medical issues.
Lowe, P. (1993). Care pooling: How to get the help you need to care for the ones you love. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Berrett-Koehler books are available through most bookstores and can also be ordered online.
Herb Lovett
I was in Washington, DC in 1989 when I first heard Herb Lovett speak. He revolutionized the way I think of people with disabilities. I suspect he revolutionized a lot of people's thinking. His two books are timeless. Both can be ordered from the AUTCOM bookstore. Also, check out the site developed by Tom Robinson honoring Herb by clicking here.
Cognitive Counseling for Persons with Special Needs: Adapting Behavioral Approaches to the Social Context (1985). New York: Praeger Publishers.
Learning to Listen (1998). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
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