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Dojo JohnJohn: The Warrior Within
Some heroes fight battles with swords. Others wield something far more love, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit.
In her journals, the Author invites you into the heart of an extraordinary journey; one of profound transformation, unexpected lessons, and love that defies all boundaries. What began as the longing for a child became a path of awakening, as a mother discovers that her son, unable to walk, talk, or express himself in the ways the world expects, carries a gift beyond measure.
Through moments of struggle, surrender, and deep revelation, she learns to see life not through limitations, but through the boundless potential of the heart. With honesty, humor, and raw beauty, this book explores the power of unconditional love, the lessons hidden in life’s greatest challenges, and the unseen forces that shape our souls.
A story of hope. A story of transformation. A story of love beyond words.
In her journals, the Author invites you into the heart of an extraordinary journey; one of profound transformation, unexpected lessons, and love that defies all boundaries. What began as the longing for a child became a path of awakening, as a mother discovers that her son, unable to walk, talk, or express himself in the ways the world expects, carries a gift beyond measure.
Through moments of struggle, surrender, and deep revelation, she learns to see life not through limitations, but through the boundless potential of the heart. With honesty, humor, and raw beauty, this book explores the power of unconditional love, the lessons hidden in life’s greatest challenges, and the unseen forces that shape our souls.
A story of hope. A story of transformation. A story of love beyond words.
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Published March 17, 2025
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September 28, 2025
This is one of the most moving and authentic books I’ve ever read. It is part memoir, part reflection, and part love letter from a mother to her son. What makes it so powerful is not just the story of raising a child with profound disabilities, but how that journey becomes a mirror for all of us to see love, surrender, and transformation in a new way.
The author doesn’t shy away from the struggles, grief, exhaustion, and frustration, but she also reveals the unexpected beauty hidden within them. Her son, unable to walk or talk, becomes her most excellent teacher, her “dojo.” Through his presence, she discovers a deeper capacity for love, patience, and compassion that transcends ordinary understanding.
The writing is both raw and poetic. Journal entries, metaphors, and reflections bring you close to the heart of a journey that is difficult yet profoundly hopeful. It challenges the reader to rethink disability, not as a limitation but as a unique expression of strength, resilience, and purpose.
This book is for parents, caregivers, and anyone who has ever faced circumstances they didn’t ask for but were changed by. This goes beyond a story; it's an invitation to see life through different eyes, accept the purest love, and understand that the most challenging journeys bring the most significant change.
The author doesn’t shy away from the struggles, grief, exhaustion, and frustration, but she also reveals the unexpected beauty hidden within them. Her son, unable to walk or talk, becomes her most excellent teacher, her “dojo.” Through his presence, she discovers a deeper capacity for love, patience, and compassion that transcends ordinary understanding.
The writing is both raw and poetic. Journal entries, metaphors, and reflections bring you close to the heart of a journey that is difficult yet profoundly hopeful. It challenges the reader to rethink disability, not as a limitation but as a unique expression of strength, resilience, and purpose.
This book is for parents, caregivers, and anyone who has ever faced circumstances they didn’t ask for but were changed by. This goes beyond a story; it's an invitation to see life through different eyes, accept the purest love, and understand that the most challenging journeys bring the most significant change.
September 11, 2025
A Journey of Love and Strength
Reading this book felt like stepping into a world filled with courage and deep love. I was moved by the way the author shared her journey as a mother raising her son, who faced challenges but carried a spirit brighter than any struggle. Each page showed the power of resilience and the beauty of unconditional love in the face of hardship. The honesty and warmth in her writing made me feel every moment of pain and every victory of the heart. It is a story that inspires you to see life through the eyes of love and hope. I finished it feeling grateful and deeply touched.
Reading this book felt like stepping into a world filled with courage and deep love. I was moved by the way the author shared her journey as a mother raising her son, who faced challenges but carried a spirit brighter than any struggle. Each page showed the power of resilience and the beauty of unconditional love in the face of hardship. The honesty and warmth in her writing made me feel every moment of pain and every victory of the heart. It is a story that inspires you to see life through the eyes of love and hope. I finished it feeling grateful and deeply touched.
July 19, 2025
Magnificent!
This book is truly amazing. If you enjoy stories that are honest, authentic, strong, resilient, full of faith, and filled with grace, this book has it all.
It’s a diary of Love and Devotion. A mother’s journey with a remarkable son. The author shares her intimate thoughts and feelings as she navigates life with an extra-special being, her son John. Very moving - highly recommended.
This book is truly amazing. If you enjoy stories that are honest, authentic, strong, resilient, full of faith, and filled with grace, this book has it all.
It’s a diary of Love and Devotion. A mother’s journey with a remarkable son. The author shares her intimate thoughts and feelings as she navigates life with an extra-special being, her son John. Very moving - highly recommended.
September 8, 2025
Emotional and Raw
This was such a moving read. It’s a series of letters through the mom’s perspective, and it felt very refreshing to read her honest thoughts as she grappled with the many modern issues/difficulties of raising a child with a disability. I could see this being a great read for mothers, especially (not just because of the letters from the mom’s pregnancy, but the development of identity).
This was such a moving read. It’s a series of letters through the mom’s perspective, and it felt very refreshing to read her honest thoughts as she grappled with the many modern issues/difficulties of raising a child with a disability. I could see this being a great read for mothers, especially (not just because of the letters from the mom’s pregnancy, but the development of identity).
August 21, 2025
Great read
I was really surprised how much I enjoyed this book. The journal format is unique and a fresh approach. It really gives you the feeling as if you are experiencing it realtime just as she did. Overall the book is inspiring and extremely motivating portrait of a mothers love, compassion and strength.
I was really surprised how much I enjoyed this book. The journal format is unique and a fresh approach. It really gives you the feeling as if you are experiencing it realtime just as she did. Overall the book is inspiring and extremely motivating portrait of a mothers love, compassion and strength.
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