Bagpuss Report post Posted May 15, 2006 Hi , Bought this book some time ago on impulse at Tesco, but have only recently began reading it. Kept picking it up from bedside table, then putting it down again, fearing I would find it too upsetting. Im about half way thru at the mo, and must say so far I've found it funny, upsetting, inspirational and overall well worth reading. Anyone else read this? Debs x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 17, 2006 Finished this book last night. The end part was heartbreaking Laid in bed with tears rolling down my face, and then couldn't settle afterwards How could so much happen to one little boy......big sigh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen Report post Posted May 17, 2006 I read the book over Easter. It identifies how ASD affects the other sibling. It also shows how desperate parents are to try all sorts of things. The family tried diet, enzymes the sunrise programme (I can not remember what else). It also takes the reader along the path of difficulties caused by LEA's not addressing the childs needs and the battle the parents need to go through to get the right provision. The parents refused to have their child educated away from home but in the end they had no option but for him to go and board in a school. Reading the book was like going on a roller coaster of emotions. The parents done the best they could for there child and there were many happy memories along the way. Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
