I bought this book as my granddaughter, 11, has autism, too. I wanted to learn of Elizabeth's journey. I was impressed with Elizabeth's poetry and would love a book of it by her and her alone. I was not happy with her mother's additions. Readers might get the idea it's all right to subject their child to any "cure" for autism being touted by those seeking financial gain. Mrs. Breen invested in several. The last she speaks of involves injecting worms into autistic children. She tells of a friend who went to Mexico for the worms for her child (the "treatment" is illegal in U.S.) At this point she begins speaking only of how religious she is and of her spiritual journeys and continues this to the end of the book. At that point she states that Elizabeth now has a serious brain virus. Online, I learned Elizabeth is quite ill and not communicating at this time. I'd suggest readers wait for Elizabeth to recover if she can and write a book on her own. She seems like a beautiful child and her own poetry was warm and enlightening.Read full review
Elizabeth 's story was well told, by a caring and thoughtful mother. I'm a believer in helping people discover and build their strengths. This was the theme throughout the book. With the extreme challenges Elizabeth faces every moment of her life, she now has the ability to express herself, which she does with remarkable style. Hopefully the book and story will encourage others to look for the best in people. Elizabeth's story is uplifting and beautiful!
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