Reviewing LIFE ANIMATED by Ron SuskindThis touching story of a family's struggle to understand what is happening with their young son, Owen, who suddenly stops talking or communicating any way with his brother who is 3 years older than him, and his parents. Suddenly, nothing. When the lad was 'normal' in every way.
This book will hit deeply at your heart. I was struck by the tremendous struggles, hopelessness of the 'opinions' the parents were receiving, and the cost of them. But, they didn't quit. When they have their first break-through with Owen and realize how he was trying to communicate with them, things finally begin to move, but still, I felt people were not encouraging.
This helped 'me' in trying to relate to people who may appear 'different', when 'inside' we are all alike. It is refreshing to read how the family used the Disney characters in such a beneficial way, and now their son is a functioning adult.
We saw an interview with the author on the news and were amazed at what the Lord used to help the parents 'reach' their son. I highly recommend everyone reading this book; whether you are working with autism or not, you will have your horizons expanded. You will shed tears too.
BevK
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