Nathan Bransford - The Forums

Dear [Agent], I am currently seeking representation for my novel, A MILLION WAYS TO MEASURE NORMAL. Given your interest in memoir, I thought it might be a good fit for your list. Before 1990, the term "mental retardation" was used to describe individuals diagnosed with low IQ, but it has s...

Title: A MILLION WAYS TO MEASURE NORMAL by Catherine Shields Genre: Memoir "Your daughter, Jessica, is profoundly retarded." Some words you never expect to hear spoken aloud. Whispered words, accompanied by lowered eyes, and the nod of a head became nothing more than the practice of empath...