Jodee Kulp's Blog, page 2
November 13, 2008
An inside view of FASD
The Whitest Wall by Jodee Kulp is a story of a young man suffering with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the life challenges he faces on a daily basis. The disability is one that crosses many barriers such as race and socioeconomic status. This novel gets to the heart of FASD and gives the reader an inside view of what a person with this disability experiences through Kevin’s fight with the social and justice systems. Jodee is able to subtly incorporate the manner in which FASD manifests itself withou
November 12, 2008
What is really behind the recent brutal beatings of vulnerable adult in Minnesota?
The recent violent beating, burning and dragging of a young cognitively impaired adult stuns us.
Does it stun us enough to understand and take action?
The young Lakeville, Minnesota man who was beaten and burned, lost sight in one eye and is now bleeding internally will be physically scarred forever, not only by the prison tattoo his attackers burned into his arm but also by his experiential memories. And yet, Justin Hamilton, a gentle, trusting person afflicted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
October 15, 2008
What you don't know won't hurt you is a lie.A big lie.
Knowledge is still power, and the power found in these pages is undeniable.
When Jodee Kulp began to explain to the insidiousness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I did not get it. I could not sympathize. It was too much like an out of control virus that was taking over the world. But when I began reading the life stories of the characters in this book I became educated vicariously, even without knowing it.
The strength of story could not be better illustrated than within these pages. Full, rich, deep pe
When Jodee Kulp began to explain to the insidiousness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I did not get it. I could not sympathize. It was too much like an out of control virus that was taking over the world. But when I began reading the life stories of the characters in this book I became educated vicariously, even without knowing it.
The strength of story could not be better illustrated than within these pages. Full, rich, deep pe
September 9, 2008
The Hurricane of Publishing The Whitest Wall
I should have realized that getting this book into my hands was going to be "one of those."
Good books are like that, they take time
...a lot of time!
There will be no special book signing today,
there will be no release party.
...good books are a battle that begins with the conception of the idea and the process of growing each word into a healthy form - ready for birth to the world, much like the birth of a child - they require toil and pain and attentiveness to detail - every small detail. They a
Good books are like that, they take time
...a lot of time!
There will be no special book signing today,
there will be no release party.
...good books are a battle that begins with the conception of the idea and the process of growing each word into a healthy form - ready for birth to the world, much like the birth of a child - they require toil and pain and attentiveness to detail - every small detail. They a
August 15, 2008
This is a must read book for everyone as it's a topic that has been in the closet for too long.
Having compiled many books and other video resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder over the past 10 years or more, I have added Jodee's newest fictional story focusing on FASD to the top of my list along with her other educational books on the subject.
This is a must read book for everyone, because most of us probably know someone impacted from FASD even if we aren't aware of their problem. Jodee's characters are real life. They made me laugh with them as well as cry, and I can relate to the
This is a must read book for everyone, because most of us probably know someone impacted from FASD even if we aren't aware of their problem. Jodee's characters are real life. They made me laugh with them as well as cry, and I can relate to the
July 15, 2008
READERS GALLEYS AVAILABLE
The Whitest Wall by Jodee Kulp will be released to the public in celebration of the 10th FASD Awareness Day - September 9, 2008.
Better Endings is accepting pre-publication reviews.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY
ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Libraries and community organizations will benefit from Better Endings New Beginnings new FREE downloadble window displays and handouts to celebrate International Fetal Alcohol Month in September. Packages include window display pieces, fa
Better Endings is accepting pre-publication reviews.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY
ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Libraries and community organizations will benefit from Better Endings New Beginnings new FREE downloadble window displays and handouts to celebrate International Fetal Alcohol Month in September. Packages include window display pieces, fa
