Fragile X Fragile Hope: Finding Joy In Parenting A Special Needs Child

by Elizabeth Griffin

Elizabeth Griffin's son Zack has fragile X syndrome-the most common known cause of inherited mental impairment-and is among the 20 percent of people with fragile X who have autism. Whether you are a parent of a child with special needs or you struggle with unresolved grief, chronic stress, or depression, "Fragile X, Fragile Hope" shows without a doubt that you can survive, and more than survive, you can find your way back to a joy-filled life.

112 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[J. T. K. Tobin · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some hidden lessons in this book which were not accented enough. When a breakthrough occurred, or a connection was finally made, what action, thought, or motivation was the catalyst? We are not precisely told in each scenario.

No matter though. This is a heartfelt, openly-expressed book that would be a quick and beneficial read for any mother.

It was refreshing to hear a perspective from someone who acknowledges God's work in these things. Many books and experts on this subject are dull and scientific, as if our children are specimens from another planet that must be catalogued. Indeed, every test to measure their progress in an academic setting confirms this.

The love taught in the Bible, the love that Jesus displayed so well — it is that love which will be of inexpressibly more use than the memorization of any voluminous scholarly tome on the topic.