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peterbear Boechout, Antwerp
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peterbear

Hi everyone,

I have just finished reading a wonderful book called "Travels with my Teddy Bear" written by Debra Schiman.

Has anyone read this book ?

It is an account of the travels that Debra has made with her trusted companion teddy bear/rucksack "Bearsac".

Debra was diagnosed with "Asperger Syndrome" when she was 38; Asperger Syndrome is a less severe form of autism.  People suffering from Asperger's
can function pretty well in "normal life", but sometimes they get overwhelmed when there is a lot of noise, a specific smell or large crowds.  Debra then puts in her earplugs and digs her face into Bearsac, so she can smell his familiar teddy fur.

Debra and Bearsac have travelled all over the world, even to Japan, Moscow and Mongolia, often using the local public transport system; I really admire their courage and, though there are often disappointments, the book gives you a real good feeling.

At times the book is also very funny : especially when Bearsac tries to connect with other people, animals or teddies the situations become hilarious. 
One word of caution though : there is a very sad part at the end of Chapter two (it had me shedding a few tears)  bear_sad . 
Bearsac also has his own website, where he keeps more photos of his travels and a blog (www.bearsac.com).  bear_thumb

If anyone of you has read this book, I would like to hear your comments on it.  If there are any other books that feature teddy bears (like John Lamb's detective stories), I would love to hear from you.

Hugs,

Peter and his Teds   bear_flower

SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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Thanks for sharing this book title, Peter.  My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger's when she was in her thirties, also.  I like for her to know there are many Asperger sufferers who have had success in their lives in spite of having such a debilitating disorder.  Will pass on your information to her.

Woodbury Park Bears Woodbury Park Bears
Central Coast New South Wales
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Hi Peter

I have read about Bearsac and Debra and seen the photos and admire them both and everyone please look at the website Debra has done a wonderful job  bear_original

Raewyn

Carolyn Green Draffin Bears
Auckland New Zealand
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Carolyn Green

Thank you for sharing about this book Peter ~ I will look out and see if I can get a copy.

Hugs
Carolyn
bear_flower

Your new Avatar with you and your bears is lovely.

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