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27 Mar 2010, 10:08 am

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At 6 years old, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's son Grant was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. In the book The Best Kind of Different: Our Family's Journey with Asperger's Syndrome Schilling's wife, Shonda, tells Grant's story, the particular challenges he's posed and the successes and setbacks the family has experienced along the way. Host Scott Simon talks with the Schillings about their book.


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29 Mar 2010, 6:13 pm

I've never been a huge fan of Curt Schilling's politics (or personality), but the man is *worshipped* in Boston and Philadelphia and I think he can help introduce sports fans to the AS world. I hope it sells well.



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29 Mar 2010, 9:49 pm

I hope he makes a lot of money, on that book. :)


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04 Apr 2010, 10:23 pm

And I love the title!