Joyce Scott Knihy

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

Joyce Wallace Scott, MA, is the twin sister of Judith Scott. As an RN and developmental specialist she has worked for many years with children with Down Syndrome and other special needs. -- From birth fraternal twins Judith and Joyce Scott lived as if they were one person in two bodies, understanding instinctively what the other wanted and felt, despite the fact that Judy had Down syndrome, profound deafness, and never learned to speak or sign. At age seven Judy was taken from their shared bed while Joyce slept-- and the wholeness they had known was shattered. Decades later Joyce resolved to reunite with her sister. Now Joyce presents a penetrating personal narrative that explores a complex world of disability, loss, reunion, and the resiliency of the human spirit.

Die Schwestern Joyce und Judith verbindet von Geburt an ein enges Band, als wären sie eine Person. Doch es gibt einen entscheidenden Unterschied: Judith hat das Down-Syndrom, und sie spricht nicht. Den Mädchen ist dieser Unterschied egal. Sie wissen instinktiv, was die andere denkt und fühlt und wie es ihr geht. Sie teilen alles und schlafen gemeinsam in einem Bett. Doch eines Morgens, als Joyce aufwacht, ist Judith spurlos verschwunden. Dies ist die unglaubliche, wahre Geschichte von zwei Schwestern, die gegen ihren Willen getrennt und erst nach über dreißig Jahren wieder vereint werden. Sie handelt von Liebe und Verrat, von Unmenschlichkeit und großer Zuwendung – und der späten und unerwarteten Geburt einer großen Künstlerin.