Review of Beyond The Headlights

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"Beyond the Headlights" by Allan Davis – an inspiring tale of a gifted girl with dyslexia overcoming challenges on her journey to stardom. A captivating and educational read that delves into the concept of acausal parallelism. Highly recommended for parents and those interested in personal growth! Congratulations on being BOTD!
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Post by Joule Mwendwa »

As the saying goes, disability is not inability. The story sounds captivating and encouraging, although I haven't read the whole book yet. Aiyana's story, from sampling the book, represents the challenges faced by disabled people, but there is always hope. I like your review.
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A BOOK OF FICTION IN WHICH AUTHOR ALLAN DAVIS TELLS US A MOVING STORY OF AIYANNA WHO WITH HER PARALYSIS HAD A SUPERNATURAL GIFT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO. .A GIFT THAT HIS FATHER CLARK WOULD ALSO HAVE NOTICED.THE COMING OF ERIC INTO HIS LIFE WOULD HAVE HELPED TO PROMOTE THIS TALENT WORLDWIDE.THANK YOU ERIC .GOOD REVIEW
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A BOOK OF FICTION IN WHICH AUTHOR ALLAN DAVIS TELLS US A MOVING STORY OF AIYANNA WHO WITH HER PARALYSIS HAD A SUPERNATURAL GIFT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO. .A GIFT THAT HIS FATHER CLARK WOULD ALSO HAVE NOTICED.THE COMING OF ERIC INTO HIS LIFE WOULD HAVE HELPED TO PROMOTE THIS TALENT WORLDWIDE.THANK YOU ERIC .GOOD REVIEW
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You got me with "two persons in the same body". Never heard about it before so that's already a creative plot! Also liked that the told is told from different characters' point of view. Great review
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

Like you, I didn't know the term "acausal parallelism," but it makes for a fascinating premise for a novel! And alternating points of view always help provide a more rounded perspective of a story.
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The theme of Aiyana's story is the gift provided in place of challenges with reading and writing. She is dyslexic, but many people believe this is not a condition that should be prioritized over other ways of thinking. I'm going to read it since I truly like it!
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Post by Hubre De Klerk »

This book sounds very interesting and inspiring. I would love to learn more about her journey and struggles, and what she did with them in the end. Being dyslexic brings a lot of struggles and frustrations on your path, but it does not define you!
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This book is very similar to the movie Like Stars on Earth. People are created differently and so gifted differently, and having someone who believes in you, no matter how stupid others think you are is, to me, the greatest blessing one could ask for. Congrats on BOTD.
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Post by Margi zuu202 »

Book of the day BOTD is sci-fi/ fantasy tale of a little girl who was only 7yo but very talented on playing piano a priest called Clark was just transferred to a new parish and he discovered a seated piano the 7yo didnt know how to read or write and with no music training she was able to play all of Chopin position she had a rare gift called parallelism . Mr skibo ask to travel to record the little girl playing the piano he wanted to share this little girl's gift with university of Toronto .. I love this book it was well written and reviewed
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Congrats on BOTD. Through Aiyana, this book seems to provide useful information for those who are suffering from dyslexia.
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Each person has a gift, and especially in kids it is important to recognise those. Dyslexia is a problem but it is just one element, and it's good the book focuses on the strength of Aiyana, her special gift.
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The author's style of writing is unique. I like how the review is well-detailed by informing the reader what is to be expected.
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Post by Bethany Kroeger »

Acausal parallelism is a concept I am unfamiliar with and would be interested in both reading about and researching more about. Beyond the Headlights looks like an intriguing story about a girl who struggles with dyslexia which is a disorder many need to have more knowledge about too. This books seems like a great way to address both acausal parallelsim and dyslexia in a creative way.
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Post by Rocky Ellery James Tumbelaka »

Well, this book really sounds interesting. The part about acausal parallelism is the one that piqued my interested. I guess by reading this book, I will know more about it. Thanks for the review.
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