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I'm almost not sure what to say.... I have cried my way through this book. Wanting to climb into my son's high bed and hold him close. This book is eerily similar to my life. So very much. I have 2 sons. Both Autistic. One, the youngest, almost Asperger's. My eldest... Now 11, is non-verbal, eats with......more

First, I just want to say ”thank you” to Ms. Genova for writing a book about autism. Regardless if this is a book of fiction, I found myself re-living daily episodes from the past 19 years with my own son. The author really did her research well. It just gave me a sense of peace that I haven’t felt......more

I have loved Genova’s books and looked forward to reading this one too. The other books were emotional and really got to me, but for some reason I didn’t feel involved and engaged while reading this work. To be honest it was at times boring.......more

Lisa Genova, in her author’s note, makes it clear that her intention in writing this book is to provide insight and sensitivity for those families affected by autism. Genova was successful with me. I was a person who saw an autistic child (or a child with autism) and felt sympathy while saying to my......more

I fully enjoyed this book, and realise it has garnered many varying reviews. The profession of the author was always on my mind as I read the book, and I know the depth of research is evident as she is a neuroscientist. The story of two women bonding over a boy who is autistic may seem fanciful in s......more