An Unexpected Joy: The Gift of Parenting a Challenging Child

by Mary Sharp, Eugene H. Peterson

Dr. Mary Sharp shares her grief, anger, depression, and now acceptance of her son's autism. This memoir offers parents of autistic

• A sense that someone else knows what you’re going through
• Help in dealing with the inevitable emotional and spiritual struggles
• Insights into pitfalls to avoid and issues to address

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading stories like this. This is a great book. It's a very open and honest look into the aspects of everyday life of family who has a child with Autism. I felt very connected to the story although I never met this family because we lived in the same geographical area. Quick interesting read. I will pass it along in our community little free library and hopefully someone else can benefit form reading it as well.

[Bekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am totally biased as I know this amzaing family but feel that this book provides support to parents/families that have children with autism.

[Amanda Alfred · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a parent of a special needs child I enjoyed this books honesty. It was a window into their lives, which often people don't realize as being such a challenge.