Free Downloads The Natural Superiority Of The Left-Hander
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Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: M. Evans & Company (September 11, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0871313073
ISBN-13: 978-0871313072
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.4 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
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As a lefty child, this book was my bible. I searched high and low for a copy last year after realizing as a grow-up that it was still a book I could enjoy. It does a great job of de-mystifying dominant-handedness while dispensing some interesting biological facts about it (how it's a recessive gene, for example.) It's filled with humorous drawings and fun factoids (did you know that Gerald Ford writes left-handed sitting down, and right-handed standing up?) that anyone -- not just a lefty -- will appreciate. As an added bonus, it succeeds in its goal to provide a good source of self-esteem for lefties who feel left-out.
Not what I expected at all. If you are looking for a serious study of the left-hander THIS ISN'T IT. This is a childrens book, however it is a very funny one. The book cracked me up, probably worth what I paid for it. Good to read to children asking about left handers. It even has childrens pictures.
Throughout my life, I've spent time trying to find the a set of lefty clubs for golf that weren't an arm and a leg, or a lefty mitt that wasn't terrible... or delt with right handed desks in school, and reading left to right and consequently writing left to right causing my hand to smear the ink/pencil, not to forget scissors, and spiral ring binders (curse you spiral binders)... to power tools... well you get the point. My entire life righty has kept me down!Righty has done so, because he knows I'm better than him. I also think the availability issue another reviewer makes mention of (searching his entire life for the book that undoubtedly saved him from righty as a child) is a conspiracy! Righty doesn't want you to know how much better you are, because that gives you power! Power righty doesn't want you to have!Righty has discriminated against us long enough; lefties it's time to come together and purchase every left handed person you know a copy of this book so we can begin our uprising and take our place in history as the leftful (see what I did there?) rulers of the world!On a more serious note...this book is an awesome gift (gag or otherwise) for any lefty, it might come off as a children's book, but there is some content I wouldn't approve of for that age range... unless of course you're looking for a way to introduce your kids to the term "group sex." But who am I kidding, kids hear worse in school these days... I blame righty.
My son is 10 and he LOVES this book!! He quotes it all the time and actually is now insistant that he is superior to all of us right handers.. I love that it makes him feel special!
My 8 year old daughter has been frustrated with being the only lefty in her class, so I ordered this book after one review said that it was geared toward a younger person, & thought it would encourage her. I'm really thankful that I read the book before giving it to her!!! There are interesting facts, fun illustrations and captions, but the scene where two men are looking at a brain is TOTALLY inappropriate for a young person!! First man: " Looks like the right cerebral hemisphere to me." Second man: " Either that, or group sex."So I guess if you're looking for a gag-type gift for an adult lefty, it might be okay, but this book is definitely not for children!I would tear out the page, but the opposite page goes into more detail of what each side of the brain does. I may just use white-out, but that would look tacky, too, so I'm not sure whether this will be a gift for her or go in the trash.
I thought that this book might be a little more scholarly or scientific. Instead it turns out to be more like a fun facts book on being left handed. I have many left handed friends, so I'm sure I'll be able to give it to one of them.
I am a "lefty, lefthander, and south paw". I grew up in the early 1940's , You can figure out about how many times I have taken the Earths ride around the sun. Legend in my family is that one of my grandfathers had the same gene. I learned to live in a right handed world that really made no accommodation for this handicap. The only problem I really faced was one 4th grade teacher who was determined to get me to use my right hand. Her 18' ruler only inflicted pain, not change. My beautiful report card had a beautiful RED "D" for penmanship. Baseball was not fun, because very few of us had gloves. We shared... They shared, I played bare handed. Football, basketball and swimming were more fun Being left handed did not matter.While in high school I requested to be assigned to a music program When the teacher saw me filling out the request form he handed me a double bass ( bass fiddle) I asked why, his answer was when you hold the strings down you will be using your strong hand. You will get better sound. The volume was great, but the pitch was a disaster. My right arm had to move the other essential part of the music the bow. Enough said. The author points with pride at left handers achievements and I applaud his effort and his research across several centuries and into evolution. It is professional and should not be taken lightly I shared my copy with many children in my school. It did help them to view the world from a different perspective. To paraphrase Mr. deKay, "In my heart I know we are right”. Our battle cry sbould be "LEFT ON!!"
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