false 23417570 667542 18373 0156030306 9780156030304 1301 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166910991m/18373.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166910991s/18373.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18373.Flowers_for_Algernon 3.85 23543 Flowers for Algernon is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how a brain operation increases his IQ and changes his life. As the experimental procedure takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment seems to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance--until Algernon begins his sudden, unexpected deterioration. Will the same happen to Charlie?
An American classic that inspired the award-winning movie Charly.
]]> 11072 3.85 26303 1672 1959 5 3 true Sat May 31 21:02:29 -0700 2008 Sat May 31 21:03:55 -0700 2008 I am currently a special education teacher and anything to do with the disabled usually tugs at my heart.
To give intelligence, then to have it fade away was heartbreaking.]]>