My Brother Speaks in Dreams

"Catherine Anderson's memoir of life with her brother Charlie explores the impact of his life on those around him. Born in an era that only gradually came to accept people with intellectual disabilities, Charlie's life and journey, including the eight years he spent in institutions, were not easy for him or for his family. With a sister's candid view, Anderson chronicles the barriers that made life difficult for him and for others like him. She also celebrates the mystery of the connection beyond language she felt with her brother, honestly confronting the limits of her understanding as well"--.