That Went Well
By Terrell Harris Dougan

A SISTER CARES FOR HER MENTALLY DISABLED SIBLING

Terrell Harris Dougan, author of THAT WENT WELL (Hyperion; January 6, 2009; Hardcover; $24.95)

In her unforgettable memoir, THAT WENT WELL: Adventures in Caring for My Sister, Terrell Harris Dougan recounts both the joys and the challenges of growing up with her mentally disabled sister, Irene. Whether it's ducking a frozen chicken being hurled at her from across the supermarket or seeing the entire fire department show up for Irene's lemonade stand, life with Irene was difficult but never dull. Terrell has helped advocate for the integration of special-needs citizens into the community, with sheltered workshops, group homes, and integration into the public schools, and with grace and humor, she can provide an unflinching look at how a family managed and changed to protect one of its own and how their love and determination, tough on both fronts, was a part of a great social change in America: the acceptance and advocacy for all children, no matter their differences.