Sam and his cart

By Arthur Honeyman

Book Overview

Twelve-year-old Sam tries to understand his cerebral palsy and the reactions of other people to him. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884367932
• ISBN13: 9780884367932
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: EMC Pub. Co
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6

Customer Reviews

An Amazing Human Being

As of yet, I have not read Art Honeyman,s book 'Sam and His Cart,' but just puchased it here. It was written the same year my daughter was born -1977. I met Art when we both lived Berkeley, CA. I did see one of his plays he wrote and starred, and, have read some of his outspoken poetry! Today I saw the movie 'Music Within' (thanks to Netfix) about a Vietnam vet, Richard Pimentel, who comes home from the war deaf. After some not so great experiences, he goes to work toward obtaining rights for vets AND other people with disabilities, which eventually lead to 504 law. And Art and Richard being great friends! Is this review misplaced? Should it be with the movie? Oh, well! Nature100

My Uncle Arthur

I am a bais relative of Arthur, he is my Mothers brother. I first read Sam and his cart over 20 years ago, and have read most of his other publications since. My first reading of "Sam" was rather unsettling, how could my Grandfather let my Mothers brother sell lightbulbs door to door in that condition? Why did he let him do that, and expose him to such possible humilation, and rejection?My Uncle Arthur is a man that I do not know enough about or get to see enough, however 50 years after this story transpired, he still writes novels, lives by himself, takes care of himself even though physically confined, and is a true inspiration to the rest of his Honeyman Troups!This book should be read by all children, it provides an excellent insight to the differences of humans and their condition's. Not everyone is the same, but we all feel the same things.Hello Uncle Arthur, I hope all is well at the PPM in Or. Love William

Sam And His Cart - Revisited

Sam and His Cart w/audio cassette was a project collaborated by Arthur Honeyman and Sam Gholson. Aurthur wrote the story about his experiences of growing up with Cerebal Palsey. And Sam Gholson, a close friend of Mr. Honeyman, produced, narrated and composed the music for the audio cassette.The story is about a young child named Sam who has cerebal palsey. Who goes through life dealing with his questions, why is he different from other children as well as being afraid of those of who don't know how to deal with him and the questions of other children who are naturally curious about Sam. Part of the soundtrack includes the voices of children asking Sam questions. Which I think adds a nice touch to the story. If you are interested in getting this book - get the book with the audio cassette. It breaths life into the story. A great story for children...