No matter what, family is family and Gloria
understood Ginny in a way that Brian & Maura never will be able to.
I thought she didn't do enough, though, to get Maura to
understand Ginny.
How effective was Ludwig's writing in allowing us to alter our own patterns of cognition and subsequent analysis of reality in order to
understand Ginny's perceptions and conclusions?
Not exact matches
I think one of the purposes of using
Ginny's voice throughout the book was for the reader to gain a deeper
understanding of the autism spectrum (at least
Ginny's place on it) and interacting with someone who is on the spectrum.
I agree with Coloradogirl that
Ginny's thought processes were so different that it is hard to
understand why she couldn't
understand about Baby Doll.
It was only when Crystal with a C told her that she had taken the Baby Doll out of the suitcase that
Ginny understood it to be true (because Crystal with a C doesn't lie).
With continued
understanding and proper guidance, hopefully
Ginny will grow into a functional adult.
Although
Ginny gets another chance to be
understood by those in her life, so many other abused, neglected, and ill children (whether a brain development condition, mental illness, developmental disability, or other illness) do not and they continue suffering as adults.
I believe
Ginny understands different levels of love.
I think both truly love
Ginny, but they do not
understand her individual needs or how she thinks.
I, I felt Maura was
understanding and kind until she had her baby... I
understand she was feeling very protective toward the new baby but I thought she was unkind to
Ginny... in a way she lost the close feeling that
Ginny had with her «Forever Mom» so I think it was quite sad that she changed so much toward her.
Even though the adults didn't
understand her,
Ginny was not going to give up on finding her Baby Doll.
It disappointed me when
Ginny repeatedly stole from her friends, but I
understood why she did so.
I
understood Maura's concerns for Wendy, but felt she handled them in a cruel way, especially given
Ginny's condition.
I never did
understand why Maura consented to adopt
Ginny.
I'm not sure that
Ginny would even think about defining friend, although her actions to try and protect the baby indicate that she
understands the need for protection from harm.
If Krystal grows up and becomes a responsible, educated adult who
understands completely and correctly her connection to
Ginny and the family history, then perhaps she and
Ginny may interact and enjoy some sort of relationship.