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One in Ten Thousand: For the Love of Lee, a mother's story.
"One in Ten Thousand" is a captivating story that details the life, trials, and challenges of Lee Ruth, an autistic individual, as seen through the eyes of his mother, his advocate, champion, and caregiver. Vulnerable, real, and compelling, this book focuses on the struggles, adversity, perseverance, faith, and love, that have been hallmarks of his journey. Lee's story is heartwarming and hopeful, and is meant to inspire and encourage other mothers and caregivers who live with similar circumstances.
As a child, Lee struggled. When he was diagnosed with autism in 1976 at the age of three, the rate of autism was one in ten thousand children. Today, that number is one in fifty-four. Throughout the book, Linda Ruth details the adversity and struggle of his early years and his callous diagnosis. This is a must-read for all who have a loved one with disabilities. In these pages, you will embark on a four-decade-long journey of a normal American family who does everything in their power to support their child despite profound challenges. In the end, there is always hope, and there will always be a better tomorrow.
As a child, Lee struggled. When he was diagnosed with autism in 1976 at the age of three, the rate of autism was one in ten thousand children. Today, that number is one in fifty-four. Throughout the book, Linda Ruth details the adversity and struggle of his early years and his callous diagnosis. This is a must-read for all who have a loved one with disabilities. In these pages, you will embark on a four-decade-long journey of a normal American family who does everything in their power to support their child despite profound challenges. In the end, there is always hope, and there will always be a better tomorrow.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2022
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September 28, 2022
Highly recommend this book! It is a must for anyone dealing with autism in their family. Linda is a pioneer. Lee was diagnosed in the 70’s when very few people ever heard of the term autism. Linda began her families journey to do everything in her power to give her son his best life. In reading about their challenges, the reader can’t help but love the whole family. The love is ever present, while being totally honest with a great sense of humor. I laughed, I was given things to think about and I cried. To me, this is the trifecta of what I look for in a great book. Linda Ruth should tour the country giving book talks about her love of Lee and the way she never tired of advocating for her son.
December 27, 2023
This is a beautiful, eye-opening story. I truly felt the feelings the author described as she was going through the ups and downs of pioneering life as a mother with an autistic child.
July 15, 2022
Excellent read!
Thank you for sharing your story-compelling and heartfelt with a side of cheek! I highly recommend this book to all readers!
Thank you for sharing your story-compelling and heartfelt with a side of cheek! I highly recommend this book to all readers!
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