Forever Boy
A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- £13.99
Publisher Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
With 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 love
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. 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 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 wasn’t 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 Swenson’s 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.
Customer Reviews
Life changing
Reading this book is like looking in a mirror, I was never able to find a mum who could relate to what I have been through with my daughter, even other autistic families didn't seem to understand. When Kate wrote “it seemed we were doing autism wrong” this is where I was like finally a mum who gets it. The comfort this book and reading her blog have given me is beyond words. I was alone with no one to turn too. I don't feel alone anymore. Thank you Kate I hope to write a second book with an update on Cooper's progresses and achievements.