Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds by Jenny McCarthy
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- Pub. Date: March 2009
- 272pp
- Sales Rank: 16,837
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: March 2009
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
- Format: Paperback, 272pp
- Sales Rank: 16,837
- ISBN-13: 9780452295605
- ISBN: 0452295602
Synopsis
Stories of hope and recovery from a nation of parents of autistic children, by the high-profile, bestselling author of Louder Than Words.
When Jenny McCarthy published Louder Than Words, the story of her successful efforts to save her son, Evan, from autism, the response was tremendous. It hit #3 on the New York Times bestseller list; and Jenny and Evan were featured on the covers of several magazines, including People. But what she hadn't anticipated was the overwhelming response from other parents of autistic children, who sought her out to share their stories.
No two autistic children heal in exactly the same way. And in her new book, Jenny expands her message to share recovery stories from parents across the country. Mother Warriors, shows how each parent fought to find her own child's perfect "remedy of interventions" and teaches parents how to navigate safely through the many autism therapies.
Along the way, Jenny shares her own journey as an autism advocate and mother as well as the progress of her son, Evan. Emotional and genuinely practical, Mother Warriors will inspire a generation of parents with hope.
Publishers Weekly
Comedic actress turned autism activist, McCarthy returns with another emotional and personal book that details other parents' struggles to heal their children with autism. McCarthy explains to doubters that no two children heal the same way and offers plenty of evidence to prove her point. Tavia Gilbert gives an inspired reading that brings a human face to the amazing recovery stories. Never editorializing or overly emotional, Gilbert relates these stories without sounding manufactured. The stories speak for themselves, and Gilbert is the perfect conduit to relate the complex medical language that pops up throughout. A Dutton hardcover. (Oct.)
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Jenny McCarthy is the New York Times bestselling author of four previous books, including Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism.
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The Same As Her Other Bookby mistress_of_prose
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August 01, 2009: I read Jenny's other book, "Louder Than Words," first. And when I got to this book all I could think was, "This is the same book." McCarthy doesn't give you any additional information in this book. She doesn't tell you anything you haven't already read. And If you haven't read her other book, I would buy that one instead of this one. Also, this book is more of a manifesto against vaccines. And the jury is still out on whether or not they have anything to do with Autism. I have still yet to find a book about Autism that focuses more on the genetic possibilities than the vaccines argument. It is like being an Atheist surrounded by Mormons. I have nothing against the argument, but as a mother who does not believe vaccines are the cause of her son's Autism, it is a little frustrating not to be able to find a book that maps out the scientific and genetic possibilities.
I Also Recommend: Louder Than Words, The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook.
MUST READ EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH ASDby ButterflyVR
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May 09, 2009: This book completely exploded my perception of Ms. McCarthy as a blonde bombshell. Her determination and insight, not to mention her fighting spirit, are enlighting, inspiring and humbling. As the teacher of a young child with ASD, I found the research and findings tremendously useful in the classroom and in my interaction with parents and therapists. What a powerful tool for parents of these remarkable children, and what a gift it is to those of us whose lives are simply touched by their presence. You can't read this book without being impressed and touched by this powerful story of victory, no matter how you define it.
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