Roswell resident and author Brad Cohen will discuss Tourette Syndrome Oct. 15 at A 'Novel' Exchange Book Event and Benefit from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Roswell Parks Adult Recreation Center on Grimes Bridge Road.
Cohen, who is the author of "Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had," will be discussing the abuse he has endured, the numerous obstacles he had to overcome to become a teacher and the difficulties he faced when looking for a job. Reservations are required.
Cohen has been featured on Oprah, in People Magazine and NPR, and a movie about his life is scheduled to air on CBS in December.
Guests are encouraged to bring a book and browse the "Book Swap Shoppe." Attendees will also be asked to submit the names of books they believe should be included on the "Best of 2008 Book List" when they RSVP. This comprehensive reading list will be distributed the evening of the party.
A minimum donation of $18 per person will be requested for admission. The money will go to the Georgia Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia's Camp Twitch and Shout Fund to help children with Tourette Syndrome attend Camp Twin Lakes.
If you are interested in attending A 'Novel' Exchange Book Event & Benefit and want to hear Cohen speak, please email Israel at daleisrael@bellsouth.net or phone (770) 667-1931.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Roswell author to address Tourette's
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