At 12, I saw a mother with a child who had a developmental disability and thought, "I could never do that." Life proved me wrong. This memoir reveals how we can achieve the unimaginable and find our best selves when circumstances demand it.Join a mother's journey raising Marc, a unique and sneaky child with highly behavioral autism. Travel with their family from Europe to the US, seeking the best life for Marc as he grows up.This is not just about autism; it's about personal growth, resilience, and love. Face dramatic challenges beyond Marc's upbringing, including addiction, entrepreneurship, depression, marriage crises, and grief. Each page will move you, inspiring an unstoppable spirit.If you support someone with autism or other developmental disabilities, this memoir is for you. Discover how to move from comfort to daring and fight for what truly matters.Marc won't read this book, but as his mother and the author, I write: "Thank you, Marc, for being you and for the values, growth, and resilience you've brought to our family and readers."
At 12, I saw a mother with a child who had a developmental disability and thought, "I could never do that." Life proved me wrong. This memoir reveals how we can achieve the unimaginable and find our best selves when circumstances demand it.Join a mother's journey raising Marc, a unique and sneaky child with highly behavioral autism. Travel with their family from Europe to the US, seeking the best life for Marc as he grows up.This is not just about autism; it's about personal growth, resilience, and love. Face dramatic challenges beyond Marc's upbringing, including addiction, entrepreneurship, depression, marriage crises, and grief. Each page will move you, inspiring an unstoppable spirit.If you support someone with autism or other developmental disabilities, this memoir is for you. Discover how to move from comfort to daring and fight for what truly matters.Marc won't read this book, but as his mother and the author, I write: "Thank you, Marc, for being you and for the values, growth, and resilience you've brought to our family and readers."
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