Advance praise for Daveland (these reviews are for the manuscript; the audio reviews are forthcoming):
Cristina Deptula, creative facilitator and reviewer for Synchronized Chaos Magazine, San Francisco, CA:
“(Struggling with a double life) places Daveland within a broader context of literature concerning internal conflict and self-discovery; however, Daveland is unique because of its readability and narrative style, and because it brings these literary qualities to the often dry, clinical world of learning differences...”
(For Cristina’s entire review, go to: SynchronizedChaos.com.
Christopher Bernard, author of A Spy in the Ruins and editor of the literary journal Caveat Lector, San Francisco, CA:
“Castleberg's travel memoir describes a journey into the most foreign of all lands—the self. Eloquently written, with pithy insights, quirky wit, and moments of intense lyricism, Daveland offers what many readers of memoirs seek: an undauntedly honest look at self and world from the hand of a born writer.”
Dr. Tara Murphy, clinical neuropsychologist, London, England:
“[The] book offers a tangible insight into living with a neurological condition and places it alongside a rich palate of autobiographical experience. The narrative is funny, heart-warming, and poignant; it lends the reader images that remain for long after the book is closed.”
(Note: There’s only one person in the world uniquely qualified to make the following comments; unfortunately it’s my former spouse. However, no one can argue with her right to say it.)
Dr. Jude Garnier, manager of leadership development for Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA:
“This book offers insight not found in educational texts or trade books. As a long-tenured teacher of students with “learning disabilities” I really didn't understand what I was up against until I lived with Marty. Over our 17 years together, I watched him daily confront a world out of step with his own. His reflective spirit and irreverent sense of humor guide this story, offering a wide-open window into the experience of those labeled with the misnomer “learning disabled.”
