The Suspect Speaker Series
comprises short stories about people with aphasia, the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or brain injury, mainly stroke.
The third in the series,
Even More Suspect Speaking
has seven short stories, a group of five connected short stories and poems, all about people with communication difficulties.
The short stories have two versions:
The "A" versions has shorter sentences and more gaps - perfect for people with aphasia.
The "B" version is fuller. It has more descriptive prose - perfect for carers and family members who have an acquaintance with aphasia and what it means.
Highly recommended for readers with aphasia and their supporters and care partners.
Darlene Williamson, MA, CCC-SLP, President of National Aphasia Association (USA)
...different journeys and experiences that people have, in such a rich and compelling way...
Professor Suzanne C Purdy, The University of Auckland
...both moving and funny ... encouraging ...
AphasiaNZ
...truth for thousands of other New Zealanders hit by ... aphasia.
Catherine Woulfe Books editor Spinoff
...what it is truly like to live with this hidden disability.
Naomi Bondi. NZSLT - NZ Speech Language Therapist
...moments of real life with compassion, keen observation, and empathy.
Robyn Gibson, NZSLT - NZ Speech Language Therapist