Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy - An Inspiring Nonfiction Account of Neurodiversity and the Power of Acceptance

ISBN: 0778387143

Author: Swenson, Kate

Condition: New

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWith her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional loveWhen Kate Swensons son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadnt 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 of 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 wasnt the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance-and ultimately joy. In Forever Boy, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.Look for Kate Swensons new book, Autism Out Loud - a moving narrative of resilience and love in which three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism.