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Pablo Pineda - Being different is a value: Being different is a value
Pablo was born into a family full of love, and when he realized that his baby had different capacities from the rest of the children, he did not hesitate for a second to teach him to be the best version of himself. His parents supported him and helped him become an autonomous person, and Pablo grew up with many dreams to achieve. Although society dictated that Pablo deserved special care, he demonstrated that being different can also lead you to success, and became the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. Pablo has achieved several triumphs throughout his life and has become a popular figure. He is a lecturer, teacher, writer, actor awarded the Silver Shell at the San Sebastian Festival... But his greatest achievement is, without a doubt, setting an example for those children who will follow him. The What Really Matters Series presents real-life stories of people who realized their greatest potential despite challenges presented to them. Endorsed by the main characters, it benefits the What Really Matters Foundation , which promotes universal human values by showcasing extraordinary achievements by inspiring people.
- GenresPicture BooksBiography
32 pages, Hardcover
Published June 13, 2017
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May 20, 2017
Oh, to have had the authentic Pablo Pineda portrayed between these pages.
I was expecting so much more from Pablo's story.
When he was a child, the groundbreaking decision was made that Pablo Pineda, a boy who had Down Syndrome, would simply live his life like any other boy in the community.
It was a simple decision that could have gone so wrong. But it didn't!
Pablo grew up to graduate from university and become a talented professional and advocate of those with Down Syndrome.
If I hadn't known this was a true story I just would not have believed it.
My problem here is that the opportunity to really know Pablo was not made use of.
The book is a dry recounting of happy Pablo and his incredibly supportive community.
Surely there must have been specific problems along the way, accounts that could have made the pages come to life and made the real life Pablo both memorable and inspirational to children who have Down Syndrome and to their parents.
Yet we learn so little about Pablo, the person behind the adversity. The book is a true account, but it lacks credibility.
"Pablo Pineda: Being different is a value " is a lost opportunity to really get to know the boy who who beat the odds, to become his friend and his cheerleader.
I do hope this book gives hope to those who must deal with this misunderstood...dare I say it...disability.
But, sadly most kids in Pablo's situation won't have had anything even close to the support Pablo was blessed with.
It would have helped if Pablo had been portrayed more as the child he undoubtedly was: a boy with the ups and downs, the joy and heartbreak, the fears and hurt which all children can relate and empathize with.
I was expecting so much more from Pablo's story.
When he was a child, the groundbreaking decision was made that Pablo Pineda, a boy who had Down Syndrome, would simply live his life like any other boy in the community.
It was a simple decision that could have gone so wrong. But it didn't!
Pablo grew up to graduate from university and become a talented professional and advocate of those with Down Syndrome.
If I hadn't known this was a true story I just would not have believed it.
My problem here is that the opportunity to really know Pablo was not made use of.
The book is a dry recounting of happy Pablo and his incredibly supportive community.
Surely there must have been specific problems along the way, accounts that could have made the pages come to life and made the real life Pablo both memorable and inspirational to children who have Down Syndrome and to their parents.
Yet we learn so little about Pablo, the person behind the adversity. The book is a true account, but it lacks credibility.
"Pablo Pineda: Being different is a value " is a lost opportunity to really get to know the boy who who beat the odds, to become his friend and his cheerleader.
I do hope this book gives hope to those who must deal with this misunderstood...dare I say it...disability.
But, sadly most kids in Pablo's situation won't have had anything even close to the support Pablo was blessed with.
It would have helped if Pablo had been portrayed more as the child he undoubtedly was: a boy with the ups and downs, the joy and heartbreak, the fears and hurt which all children can relate and empathize with.
April 22, 2021
This book is about Pablo who was born with Down Syndrome. At first his mom was really upset and didn't know if he would be able to live a normal life. She eventually got out of her head and vowed to do everything she could for him to be successful. His mom and dad fought back when others told him he shouldn't go to the 'normal' school but he should go to the special education center. He got into the 'normal' school and thrived. He graduated top student of his class. He even went to college and graduated, being the first person with Down Syndrome to graduate college in Europe. He became a teacher, speaker, actor, and more. Nobody let his dis/ability get in his way. He liked to call himself "the little boy with special abilities". This book is a great and inspirational read about not limiting people who are different than you.
December 3, 2017
A very nice biography for young readers, and I love the stone paper that it's printed on!
February 28, 2024
This is a great true story about the first person with Down syndrome in Europe going to college.
March 31, 2018
Strong story about how having a disability doesn't limit what you can do. There will be some limits, but challenging those limits is worthwhile. Excellent artwork, cool paper the book is printed on. Only small complaint is the author uses some big words, so younger readers will need some interpretation.
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