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My family found out Laura had autism when she was about two years old. She's doing pretty well now, well enough that we think she'll be able to move into a group home eventually. But she's the reason I'm participating in this.
So the book in question is a Book of Legend.
Oh yes.
Oh.
Snap.
Yes.
Bask in its glory, kids.
Bask in its glory.
In all seriousness, though. If you want this book, then all you have to do is reply to this post (as in the one I'm writing/you're reading at the moment) with answers to the following:
1) Are you doing anything for Autism Awareness Month?
2) Are you following this blog?
3) How many lines from The Princess Bride can you think of by yourself? As in: no internet involved. No friends. No family. Just you, soldier.
OK. Go!
EDIT: OH MY GOSH I was in such a rush to get this posted because of this project thing that I totally forgot about autism information. I fail forever. But here it is now.
Autism affects 1 of out 110 children now (it was 1 in 125 two years ago, FYI), and there are four times more boys with autism than girls. It's a spectrum disorder, which basically means that it ranges in severity (you have low-functioning, high-functioning, then everybody in between). There's no cure and nobody is sure what causes it - by the way! If you hear anybody tell you that they've found the thing that causes autism, it's probably not true. Because in all likelihood, it's a combination of biological and environmental factors.
You can find more information here.
Autism Society
Autism Speaks
Autism Research Institute
You can also find the other blogs involved in this week's giveaway here. Thanks everyone who's commented already and so sorry for the info delay!
1. Honestly, no, but I did just finish a play where we had a handful of kids with autism and asperger's.
ReplyDelete2. I just became a GFC follower.
3. 1 ("My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.")
rickimc[at]aol[dot]com
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ReplyDelete*basking in its glory* D:
ReplyDelete1)Reading up on it and wondering what else I might be able to do.
2)Not yet, but I think I will. - Ashsassin
3)"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die!" "Inconceivable!" I need to watch that movie again because it's one of my favorites xD oh by the way Laura has cool hats
(I was so awesome that I had to post again because I forgot to put my email address ^_^')
ash2sapphire(at)gmail(dot)com
1) Are you doing anything for Autism Awareness Month?
ReplyDeleteI'm blogging about it! :D
2) Are you following this blog?
YES!!
3) How many lines from The Princess Bride can you think of by yourself?
"As you wish." <--- so sweet and romantic!! <3
I loved the movie. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to read the book, so I'm really looking forward to this giveaway!!
elfdrop AT gmail DOT com
Don't enter me, since I already own this book, but I'm reasonably certain that I can quote 85% of the movie without any outside help... I've seen this movie so many times... It's ridiculous! :)
ReplyDelete1. No
ReplyDelete2. Yes, GFC (ArtsyBookishGal)
3. "You killed my father, prepare to die!"
"As you wish!"
Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com
1. not doing anything mostly because I don't exactly know how
ReplyDelete2. new follower
3. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die!"
"Do I love you? If your love were a grain of sand mine would be a universe of beaches." (I've always liked that)
"-Inconceivable! -You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"As you wish"
lisbethd129(at)ymail(dot)com
1. not really doing much to celebrate it....
ReplyDelete2. New GFC follower
3. Icocaine powder, I'd bet my life on it! I'm the dread pirate Roberts! I am Inigo Montoya, you killed my father prepare to die! The Fire Swamp?! But what about the ROUS's?? The rodents of unusual size? I don't think they really exist. We have nothing.... now if we had a wheelbarrow and a holocaust cloak.. then we'd have something! As you wish! I couldn't be the dread pirate Wesley! No one would fear that!
AmethystDaydreams at zoho dot com
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ReplyDelete1) Not really...but it's interesting hopping through these blogs and learning more about autism and how it has affected people :)
ReplyDelete2) I am now :)
3) Oh God...don't hurt me but I've never watched or read it, but I've been meaning to for ages! I've only like watched 5 minutes of it...so this is all i know: Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
aprilxu2222@gmail.com
1) Spreading the word on Facebook.
ReplyDelete2) Yes (Crystal)
3) "My name is [something I can't spell]. You killed my father, prepare to die!"
"Oh my sweet Westley what have I done!"
Forgot my email, so deleted last comment....
destinyfighter7 AT gmail DOT com
1) I have been learning a ton about autism through this awesome giveaway hop!
ReplyDelete2) I'm a new GFC follower (Lexie@BookBug)
3) "As you wish", "Wuv, tru wuv", "You killed my father, prepare to die"
Ahh what a great movie!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com
1. I'm spreading the word on my FB and advertising for this hop!
ReplyDelete2. New GFC follower (infertilenanny)
3. "As you wish" "Inconceivable!" <--awesome movie!
1. yes, working with my sister who is a special education teacher to spread the word.
ReplyDelete2. New GFC follower
3. I remember, "Prepare to die."
1. Tell everyone I come in contact with about how wonderful my son is! he has asperger's syndrome and is the best!!
ReplyDelete2. new GFC follower Shannon Johnson
3. I love that movie but haven't seen it in ages! Couldn't remember a line on my own but loving everyone elses! I never read the book and would love to!!
shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com
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ReplyDelete1. Mostly reading about autism - amazing what I didn't know!
ReplyDelete2. New GFC follower - Rita M
3. Miracle Max: "You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles."
rmelton[at]hotmail[dot]com
1. Reading up on it and trying to teach my kids to be more empathetic and accepting of everyone around them.
ReplyDelete2. Nope
3. "With all dead, there's only one thing to do: Go through his pockets and look for loose change!"
Westley: "If only we had a holocaust cloak."
Giant: "I found it back at Miracle Max's and it fit so nice, he said I could keep it!"
Westley: "Well, why didn't you list that among our assets in the first place?"
Giant: "You just wiggled your finger! That's very good! That doesn't make you happy?"
As you wish.
I've spent my life building up an immunity to Iocaine powder.
Death does not stop true love
But what about the ROUSes? Rodents of unusual size? I don't think they exist. ahhh!
Evil henchman: and remember it's for posterity, so be honest. how do you feel?
Westley: brrrahhh
And a million more. I have seen this movie WAY more times than I can count and have NEVER read the book! I want to so bad!
wilsondev(At)gmail(dot)com
I am also participating in this hop - during which I am learning more and hearing so many more stories than I expected. I am a new follower - and LOVE the movie of The Princess Bride and have been craving the book forever!! Everytime I think of a new line from the movie, I come up with another!! So, have fun storming the castle!
ReplyDeleteMy email would probably be helpful: sarahesullivan at gmail dot com
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ReplyDelete1) Talking to people about it; participating in blog hop.
ReplyDelete2) Are you following this blog?
Yes (under the name Star La)
3) "Death does not stop true love." "Prepare to die." "As you wish."
Thanks for the giveaway!
purkey.returns(at)gmail(dot)com
HOLY SHOOT.
ReplyDelete1- I think of every month as autism awareness. My nephew has Asperger's, so the more people know how to act (and react), the better his life is.
ReplyDelete2- I am following now :)
3- I can think of many, but my fave is probably "Have fun storming the castle!"
Thanks!
lhoffpauir at gmail
1. I'm learning more about it this month.
ReplyDelete2. Following! I'm Zero Tay :)
3. "Inconceivable!" "As you wish." "You killed my father. Prepare to die."
sukistar412 AT gmail DOT com
Autistic nephew so I am always thinking and promoting awareness
ReplyDeleteI follow on GFC now!
Can't think of any lines :(
I am hosting a giveaway for autism awareness month too. I have relatives that have autism. I am not a follower. I can't think of any lines at the moment, sorry. thanks.
ReplyDeletecaliblue7 at gmail dot com
Right now I'm not doing anything for autism awareness, but next week I am!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! #33 I think.
I can think of so many lines my brain's gonna explode...so I'll not do you the harm and leave it at that.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway and spreading the awareness!
lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this blog hop!
ReplyDelete1. My husband and I are going to a fundraiser next weekend.
2. Follow on GFC (MamaHendo3).
3. The only one I can remember is the guy who says repeatedly, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya."
BornajhawkATaolDOTcom
We have put out a blue light for awareness as my nephew is autistic.
ReplyDeleteYes I am a follower and sorry but I can't think of any lines.
1) I talked about it with my friends
ReplyDelete2) i am a gfc follower
3) "Doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to stay awake."
"Prepare to die" "Is this a kissing book?" "Farm boy fetch me that pitcher" "You've been mostly-dead all day." and my favorite "You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well, I accept." LOL
these are the ones that i remember.
forgot my email - Katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com
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