Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
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An honest and inspiring memoir of motherhood, love and finding joy through autism, from the creator of Finding Cooper's Voice When Kate Swenson's son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life--watching her boy play at baseball games, walking him down the aisle. She hadn't signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability. At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion that comes with having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn't the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance--and ultimately joy. Because of Cooper, and autism, she became the person and the mother she was truly meant to be. Now Kate offers comfort and connection to other parents through her blog and Facebook community, Finding Cooper's Voice. In Forever Boy, she shares her inspiring journey through autism with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and unconditional love of mothers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0778311996
ISBN13:9780778311997
Release Date:April 2022
Publisher:Park Row
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.91 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
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The best telling of the journey from diagnosis to acceptance I've ever read.
Published by Mandy , 1 year ago
Families, teachers, friends, anyone that wants to know the feelings that an autistic family goes through, should read this book. Kate is a blessing to this community and Cooper is amazing. Her writing is intelligent and vulnerable and relatable.
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