Name: Waiting for Home
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ISBN: 9780802842114

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In Waiting for Home, journalist John Schneider chronicles the compelling true story of Richard Prangley. Born prematurely, Richard exhibited delayed development and hyperactivity as a small child. His parents struggled to raise him along with their other 10 children, and they turned to the medical authorities for help. Based on the diagnoses of two psychiatrists, Richard at age 6 was committed to the Coldwater State Home and Training School, an institution for physically and mentally disabled children. He was labeled retarded and his schooling and work experience were limited to manual labor. When he was finally released at age 21, Prangley struggled with socialization as he learned to live on his own.

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Title: Waiting for Home
By: John Schneider
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 1998

Weight: 9 ounces
ISBN: 0802842119
ISBN-13: 9780802842114
Stock No: WW2842119

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This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

Journalist John Schneider chronicles the compelling true story of Richard Prangley, a man who was unjustly institutionalized for fifteen years yet has managed to become not only a productive citizen but also an effective advocate for the developmentally disabled.

Richard Prangley, whose story has been the focus of a documentary and wide national media coverage, including CBS's Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt, is an inspirational figure whose life reflects the human spirit at is resilient, triumphant best. In Waiting for Home Schneider tells the complete story, from Prangley's committal to the Coldwater State Home and Training School at age 6, to his struggles with socialization after being released at age 21, to his successful stand for the rights of the handicapped as a lobbyist in places like the Michigan State Capitol and the White House.

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John Schneider is a daily columnist for Michigan's Lansing State Journal.

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"Prangley has accomplished much. This is his story—quite a story."

John Engler, Governor of Michigan
"Richard Prangley is a shining testimony to how one can overcome life's many obstacles through hope, determination, and hard work. Those who meet him through this book will be forever grateful and inspired."

John Engler
—governor of Michigan
"Richard Prangley is a shining testimony to how one can overcome life's many obstacles through hope, determination, and hard work. Those who meet him through this book will be forever grateful and inspired."

William G. Milliken
—former governor of Michigan
"I remember Richard warmly. He overcame much, contributed much, and inspired many."

C. Patrick Babcock
—former director, Mich. Dept. of Mental Health
"Richard's life story holds important lessons for all of us. Through the force of his commitment, courage, and goodwill, Richard has turned adversity into a passion to help other by championing changes in the mental health system."

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