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Joshua's World
A diagnosis of autism! Unpredicted! Unexpected! Does it feel as though your world has been turned upside down? ‘Joshua’s World’ is a glimpse into one family’s experience of autism. Their third child, Joshua, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. This account is told through both their laughter and tears. Their experience has taught them that through God there is always a way ahead. This is a story of hope, offering encouragement to keep pressing onwards. The underlying message is that even in the midst of challenging situations it is still possible to find peace and joy.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2013
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July 7, 2014
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‘Joshua’s World’ is a glimpse into one family’s experience of autism. Their third child, Joshua, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.
This was a beautifully told and emotionally resonant true life story of one family and how they lived with and worked through a fairly traumatic time in their lives – when Joshua, their third child was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3. From realising there may be something wrong, to fighting for and obtaining a coherent medical diagnosis and moving on to the learning curve involved when you realise your child has extra needs, the author manages to get across the emotional highs and lows perfectly and I would imagine that this would speak to the heart of any parent who has been through or is going through something similar. And indeed to parents everywhere.
What I loved about it was the absolute heart of family that sits bang at the centre – working together, as a unit, supporting and helping each other through the ups and downs of daily living, with their faith in God as an aid and sustenance in the darker moments, despite the real difficulties life throws at them, ultimately the underlying message is one of hope. A story needing to be told, I was highly impressed at the bravery and strength of all involved.
Ok as a self published book it could do with the eye of a professional editor, there is an overuse of exclamation marks which can sometimes remove you from the centre of the tale – but metaphorically speaking I guess the life they were living was one huge exclamation mark anyway. Even during the more rambling parts of the book, the love of a Mother for her family shone right through, so in that sense I think that the rest doesnt matter. I was moved and involved throughout.
Overall a wonderful story and one I would recommend highly to anyone who could do with some help with similar issues – and indeed to anyone who can appreciate and take something from a real life situation given a voice and real soul.
Happy Reading Folks!
Thank you to the author for the review copy.
‘Joshua’s World’ is a glimpse into one family’s experience of autism. Their third child, Joshua, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.
This was a beautifully told and emotionally resonant true life story of one family and how they lived with and worked through a fairly traumatic time in their lives – when Joshua, their third child was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3. From realising there may be something wrong, to fighting for and obtaining a coherent medical diagnosis and moving on to the learning curve involved when you realise your child has extra needs, the author manages to get across the emotional highs and lows perfectly and I would imagine that this would speak to the heart of any parent who has been through or is going through something similar. And indeed to parents everywhere.
What I loved about it was the absolute heart of family that sits bang at the centre – working together, as a unit, supporting and helping each other through the ups and downs of daily living, with their faith in God as an aid and sustenance in the darker moments, despite the real difficulties life throws at them, ultimately the underlying message is one of hope. A story needing to be told, I was highly impressed at the bravery and strength of all involved.
Ok as a self published book it could do with the eye of a professional editor, there is an overuse of exclamation marks which can sometimes remove you from the centre of the tale – but metaphorically speaking I guess the life they were living was one huge exclamation mark anyway. Even during the more rambling parts of the book, the love of a Mother for her family shone right through, so in that sense I think that the rest doesnt matter. I was moved and involved throughout.
Overall a wonderful story and one I would recommend highly to anyone who could do with some help with similar issues – and indeed to anyone who can appreciate and take something from a real life situation given a voice and real soul.
Happy Reading Folks!
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