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Forever Boy
- A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
- Narrated by: Kate Swenson
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
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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.
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- Lorraine
- 26-07-22
most moving, inspiring and relatable book EVER.
This book has supported me more than anyone will understand. i have two girls with asd and ADHD. This book supported me mentally and emotionally. Thank you. I'm a teacher in a primary school, so will be recommending this to other families. x
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- sandra l.
- 31-05-22
powerful inspirational
being the mother if a non verbal 5 year old daughter this book was amazing I could relate to so much it made me cry, smile and have so much more strength for my girl, thank you
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- kate
- 28-05-22
Truthful, Hopeful and bursting with pure love
I am also an autism mother. I have twin girls who are 6 with mild to moderate and moderate autism.
Kate describes her life since her son was born in such an eloquent and honest way it made me feel raw at times like my own exact feelings were being read out loud.
It is so incredibly validating to hear a journey so similar to mine. It was like an intensive much needed therapy session. It made me cry and smile as I too am on the other side where we are filled with hope and love and optimism with the occasional and inevitable sting that we are learning to live with.
I highly recommend this book to everyone involved with not only children like ours but literally to everyone.
Finally thank you Kate for putting youself out there. How incredibly brave you are! I am in awe!
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- linny
- 14-07-22
Absolutely loved it!
By far the best book about the ups and downs of Autism kate is brilliant at telling it. Will be recommending
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-04-22
must read/listen!
I loved the whole story, it meant so much to hear it! brilliant, eye opening, soul deep!xx
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- Catherine Dillon
- 11-04-22
An absolute must read!
This book has been like therapy for me, I have cried tears without realising, one’s that helped with my grief dealing with my own story and my sons. This hit home on every level and I smiled to myself so many times knowing exactly where the writer was and relating to my own life. Books like this are a lifeline for parents of autistic children. What an amazing, honest book from the heart. What an inspiration! So many could learn so much from this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-04-22
so heartbreakingly refreshing
Kate, Jaimie, Cooper, sawyer, Harbour and Wynter💝
I've followed your family story for a number if years, and I'm always, always (!) in awe of your love, your grace and your endurance. you are all travelling this journey in different ways, but still so together, and that is simply beautiful.
I work in early years, in a setting g for pre school children with a range of varying needs, with Autism being very prominent within our setting.
Not a mother myself, but whether I'm in the playrooms with the children, or sitting in meetings with parents, I often think about your words; joy and grace. these have had a profound impact on the way that I interact with our kiddos and their families, many who are at the very early stages of their journey with Autism and sone, who are heading in that direction yet do not know it. your kindness and understanding is infectious. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
I'll be recommending your book to whoever will listen! thank you, all the swensons(!), for sharing your journey.
with live,
Cat
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- Anonymous User
- 02-02-23
Amazing and heartwarming
What an amazing job Kate!! Thank you for sharing!! I was captivated all the way through! Felt heartbroken at times and so warm and fulfilled at others!! There are lessons in here for EVERYONE!! Thank you!!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-24
Raw and honest
Beautiful, such an honest story. Thank you for sharing your life so openly. Really enjoyed this book
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- Dog Lover
- 07-04-22
It will make you laugh, cry and give you hope!
Wonderful book giving a truthful warts and all insight into the lives of a wonderful family.
Highly recommend to all, you do not have to be a parent of an autistic child to relate.
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