Matthew
Anne Crosby
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Matthew
by Anne Crosby
Published
2009-01-01
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited
Pages
354
ISBN-13
9781906598228
ISBN-10
1906598223
Description
Crosby has written a remarkably honest and perceptive account of the 24 years of her life she spent loving, nurturing, and fighting for her mentally retarded son, Matthew. Anne and her husband, Theo, bring Matthew home from the maternity ward in 1964. He is obviously mongoloid, though they simply don't talk about it as Theo devotes more time to their older daughter, Dido, and Anne plans the best course of action for their son. First, she sends him to the hospital recently opened by Dr. Langdon Down, who gave his name to Down syndrome. Six months later, encouraged by an empathetic child psychologist to become an activist for her son, she removes him from that institution, where more than 60 percent of the patients are labeled "irretrievably incapacitated," toys are considered unnecessary, and the staff eschews affection. Anne next entrusts Matthew to a group home, where he is happy, though she feels like an interloper on visiting days. In Matthew's final weeks, Crosby, whose marriage and self-esteem have suffered, at least knows that Matthew was always cognizant of her love.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Matthew?
This edition of Matthew has approximately 354 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Matthew?
For most readers, Matthew typically takes between 7h 23m and 4h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Matthew?
The estimated word count for Matthew is approximately 88,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Matthew?
Matthew was written by Anne Crosby.
When was Matthew published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.