Ok…if unnecessary profanity does not bother you…then I recommend this book.  It was a heavy story, but the read was light and easy.  The story was very intense and I could not put it down and because of the reading ease I finished it in a few hours.  Maybe not worth $23 in the store when I know I can buy it cheaper on amazon or even bn.com.

Ms. McCarthy was very transparent in discussing the issues surrounding her son Evan and I found her candid discussions helpful and therapeutic for me.  Many similarities and differences between our children, but the heart of a mother was so evident that I was in tears at several different times.

I kept trying to read excerpts to hubby and he just smiled at me…so, I do not recommend that method of reading.  Therapy for a momma with or without a special needs baby.  I was under the impression that Evan’s issues began when he received immunizations and I was not on that boat, so I was not sure what she would say.  She does state that her son had red flags and symptoms very early on and she believes that immunizations only exacerbated the symptoms.  She also lets you know that he is not completely “healed”, but is able to function on a daily basis and carry on social interaction without needing great assistance.  Many of his autistic symptoms are still present, but manageable.  I needed a read like this before I delved into the heavier scientific reading.  Successful choice.

I appreciate her efforts for awareness and medical/social change.  We are our children’s advocates.   Be a Horton.