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Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds
In Louder than Words, celebrity mom Jenny McCarthy told the heartening story of her efforts to save her son from the isolation of autism. This deeply optimistic book inspired thousands of other parents of autistic children to reach out and tell their stories of recovery. Now McCarthy incorporates dozens of stories about parents who found the therapies and interventions that best helped their child. A call to arms for a new breed of warriors against autism.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published September 23, 2008
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Jenny McCarthy
47 books265 followersJennifer McCarthy is an American model, comedian, actress and author. She first appeared in Playboy magazine in October 1993 and was named Playmate of the Year in its June 1994 issue. She later began a career in television and film and has recently started writing books dealing largely with her pregnancy and motherhood of a child with autism.
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December 30, 2010Zero Stars. So I read this knowing I would disagree with most of the content but tried to have an open mind in order to understand the anti-vaccine movement better and to learn some of the arguments, and perhaps I would find it entertaining...oh, and it was also $2. Unfortunately not so. My heart really does go out to parents of children with autism. This book does a disservice to these people however by misleading. She clearly jumps around with conflicting positions, unrelated arguments, and unfounded contentions. She allows different "mother warriors" to get their stories out (which although moving to hear of the difficulties, becomes fairly repetitive without adding anything of substance to the argument or central point of the book). It becomes quite clear very early that it is merely a propaganda forum and also a highly commercialized advertisement for various companies and unfounded "cures". I can go on and on about her flawed arguments but I am sure that has been done all over the internet
(http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/200...) , however what I was hoping to get out of this book was at least a perspective from the other side, a view to why they believe what they believe. Instead I got a ranting, f-bomb dropping playboy model who failed to make one fair and logical argument.....granted I expected that.
(http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/200...) , however what I was hoping to get out of this book was at least a perspective from the other side, a view to why they believe what they believe. Instead I got a ranting, f-bomb dropping playboy model who failed to make one fair and logical argument.....granted I expected that.
December 7, 2012
Listened via Audible. I completely cringe at the thought that mothers will read this book (which is riddled with completely FALSE statements and scientific quackery regarding the link between Autism and vaccinations) and blindly accept this as truth. Sad Sad Sad!!!!
March 29, 2012
I wasn't going to write a review until I read some of the negative comments from people who insist that the debate begins and ends with whether or not vaccines cause autism. In this country (and particularly this state), where you can't spit without hitting someone with autism, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obsesity, etc, etc, etc, how can anyone think that what you put in your body doesn't matter? Really? Doctors are not smarter about diagnosing autism. Cancer is not normal, not inevitable. We are fucking with our future - that is, our health and the health of our children - because of what we put in our mouths, our bodies, our lungs. We inject aluminium and formaldehyde in a 15 pound infant and think that's safe because some tool from Merck says it is? We feed our children garbage and say McDonald's is a right, a critical part of childhood? The government is inept and intrusive into your lives EXCEPT the CDC who is all knowing and benevolent and blind to greed? Puh-lease. You're fucking delusional.
February 21, 2009
Completely ridiculous. I am glad her son is doing well, but I think she is dangerous.
January 4, 2009
I don't have an autistic child, or a developmentally challenged child. I'm also not a fan of Jenny McCarthy's -- I've never seen her interviewed nor read a book of hers before her first book about her son's autism. But you don't have to be a fan or a parent with a disabled child. All mothers will appreciate McCarthy's story of fighting the medical establishment in order to find help for her son, Evan.
McCarthy's prose is easy to read and vivid in its descriptions. I could readily imagine the horror and struggle involved in literally fighting for her child's life.
I appreciated that McCarthy did not wallow in her celebrity, but rather appears to leverage her star power as a means for accessing the resources and people that most of us don't have the ability to reach.
What I didn't like about the book was the way it seems to be transcribed directly from verbal interviews with little editing. As a result, many of the stories are choppy and leave out important elements. All the same, sharing other Mother (and Father) Warriors' stories was a powerful technique.
All in all, this is a book that any parent will resonate with -- specifically, our willingness to work for our children, and our desire for hope, no matter how slim.
McCarthy's prose is easy to read and vivid in its descriptions. I could readily imagine the horror and struggle involved in literally fighting for her child's life.
I appreciated that McCarthy did not wallow in her celebrity, but rather appears to leverage her star power as a means for accessing the resources and people that most of us don't have the ability to reach.
What I didn't like about the book was the way it seems to be transcribed directly from verbal interviews with little editing. As a result, many of the stories are choppy and leave out important elements. All the same, sharing other Mother (and Father) Warriors' stories was a powerful technique.
All in all, this is a book that any parent will resonate with -- specifically, our willingness to work for our children, and our desire for hope, no matter how slim.
January 25, 2020
A lot of misinformation and false hope.
September 20, 2011
I wanted to 'read' this book because I knew that many parents with whom I work would read it. Best to know all sides of the story. No surprizes. A book where Jenny McCarthy makes controversial statements about medicine. Several of her arguments ahve since been disproved by science. She does raise several controversial but interesting points.
I dislike this book mostly because of the tone. If as a parent you are unable to cure your child of his/her autism, then you're either gulible to your doctor or not trying hard enough. I don't think this is what McCarthy wanted, but that is what happeed.
I think a better argument would be about diagnosing autism. Are we really diagnosising kids with autism correctly? (My answer, nope!)
I dislike this book mostly because of the tone. If as a parent you are unable to cure your child of his/her autism, then you're either gulible to your doctor or not trying hard enough. I don't think this is what McCarthy wanted, but that is what happeed.
I think a better argument would be about diagnosing autism. Are we really diagnosising kids with autism correctly? (My answer, nope!)
February 10, 2009
What a book. Wow. I just can't explain this one. Jenny Mccarthy and all of the mothers that she deams warriors in this book are truly amazing to me. I think she is a truly courageous woman as are all of the other people out there who have special needs children. I learned soo much from this book. It actually scared me to pieces, after having already vaccinated my daughter who is almost 21 months old. I was incredibly ignorant to Autism, but this book has taught me so much and has opened my eyes to many of the underlying causes of it.
January 4, 2009
Jenny had me bawling by page three! I identified with the parents in this book so much. It was pretty informative and straight forward. I learned some new stuff I didn't know about biomedicine. A good resource for links and information. I really love what she's doing and wish more celebrities would take a stance on vaccination publicly. I need to read her other books now.
July 25, 2009
My husband dropped a bomb on me. " I think we should start the Gluten free diet for Ben."
"What are you reading the Jenny McCarthy book?" (the playboy bunny- I am thinking to myself- yeah, how's her PHD going?)
"Something like that."
He went on to ask why? Why are you reluctant? So I had to think about it. Why was I reluctant?
Well, she is a playboy bunny/ actress- why would she know more that the Dr's? Alright, so what. She made some choices in her life that I would not make, does that mean her experience as a mother is not real?
The cost. Everything I have read about it keeps saying how expensive it is. We are already on shoestrings. How are we going to swing it?
The difficulty. Special shopping trips. Learning a new way to feed my kids,
The effort. Trying to get a child who drinks ONLY chocolate milk and eats ONLY PB and J to try news foods. Shudder.
I don't buy the 'poison in the vaccine' debate. But, okay, I will read it.
And so, I ordered it and listened to it on my computer until the swears started (then I switched to my MP3 player- thanks for the heads up on the potty talk). A lot of it I had to gag my way through- how she made every other person's story about her (that reminds me of when I had the same thing . . .), how she was continually 'centering herself' or describing the condition of her tummy, and refering to medical interventions as 'stuff''.
But the basic jist was, why not just try it. It is not like it will hurt anything to just TRY the diet. IF that gives you some success, then you can try some more of the biomedical treatments that she alludes to (but does not describe in any detail).
And so, we have a call into the pediatrition. He is going to run a peptide screening test. I have the names and numbers of five DAN dr.s in my notebook. The journey is about to begin.
"What are you reading the Jenny McCarthy book?" (the playboy bunny- I am thinking to myself- yeah, how's her PHD going?)
"Something like that."
He went on to ask why? Why are you reluctant? So I had to think about it. Why was I reluctant?
Well, she is a playboy bunny/ actress- why would she know more that the Dr's? Alright, so what. She made some choices in her life that I would not make, does that mean her experience as a mother is not real?
The cost. Everything I have read about it keeps saying how expensive it is. We are already on shoestrings. How are we going to swing it?
The difficulty. Special shopping trips. Learning a new way to feed my kids,
The effort. Trying to get a child who drinks ONLY chocolate milk and eats ONLY PB and J to try news foods. Shudder.
I don't buy the 'poison in the vaccine' debate. But, okay, I will read it.
And so, I ordered it and listened to it on my computer until the swears started (then I switched to my MP3 player- thanks for the heads up on the potty talk). A lot of it I had to gag my way through- how she made every other person's story about her (that reminds me of when I had the same thing . . .), how she was continually 'centering herself' or describing the condition of her tummy, and refering to medical interventions as 'stuff''.
But the basic jist was, why not just try it. It is not like it will hurt anything to just TRY the diet. IF that gives you some success, then you can try some more of the biomedical treatments that she alludes to (but does not describe in any detail).
And so, we have a call into the pediatrition. He is going to run a peptide screening test. I have the names and numbers of five DAN dr.s in my notebook. The journey is about to begin.
May 12, 2009
I didn't expect to like this because it's an actress who has lots of fame and found a cause in her son's illness. But while listening to it, I find she knows her stuff and she referred to others who have had experiences similar to hers, interviewed doctors, and explained facts. I think she wrote this after some other books that she wrote earlier that blamed vaccines more in depth. This book basically said that autism is not "caused" one 100% by vaccines, but that vaccines do need to have the mercury removed and be given over a longer time frame.
A friend who teaches the mentally and emotionally challenged found that she did not give the gene's potential to get autism more attention. She also noted that she has found in her classroom (and many others) children are being diagnosed with autism when it should be something else. In any case, I found the book more informative and interesting than I had expected. I am glad I listened to it.
A friend who teaches the mentally and emotionally challenged found that she did not give the gene's potential to get autism more attention. She also noted that she has found in her classroom (and many others) children are being diagnosed with autism when it should be something else. In any case, I found the book more informative and interesting than I had expected. I am glad I listened to it.
September 8, 2009
I didn't know until earlier this year that autism could be reversed. I was so curious to learn more so I picked up this book and got rocked.
Jenny's son got autism right after a vaccination but doctors disregarded the connection. She had to fight every step of the way to make her son better and she had to fight to share her story. She has so much to say and there's so much for us to learn.
Kid's can get better from autism and it should be common knowledge. The stories of these mother warriors touched my heart and by the end of the book I was crying. It's such a difficult battle but imagine getting breast cancer on top of it or not having the support of your spouse or actually losing your child.
General consensus: Life-changing.
Jenny's son got autism right after a vaccination but doctors disregarded the connection. She had to fight every step of the way to make her son better and she had to fight to share her story. She has so much to say and there's so much for us to learn.
Kid's can get better from autism and it should be common knowledge. The stories of these mother warriors touched my heart and by the end of the book I was crying. It's such a difficult battle but imagine getting breast cancer on top of it or not having the support of your spouse or actually losing your child.
General consensus: Life-changing.
April 13, 2012
WOW!
This was a very eye-opening book. Not that anything was real new - I mean I have heard the theories out there about healing Autism. Though the statistic of 1/54 boys are on the spectrum was VERY SHOCKING! This book opened up the reality of the mind-gut connection my sister has been talking a lot about. Which applies to us all - not just Autistic persons. Environmental toxins really do make a difference in our lives!!! - especially the toxins in our foods!! Also another sad tale of how red tape, government, and organizations tied to for-profit businesses can really slow the progress of truth, and hinder the health of individuals and families.
A must read for us all!! (though I listened to it :-)
This was a very eye-opening book. Not that anything was real new - I mean I have heard the theories out there about healing Autism. Though the statistic of 1/54 boys are on the spectrum was VERY SHOCKING! This book opened up the reality of the mind-gut connection my sister has been talking a lot about. Which applies to us all - not just Autistic persons. Environmental toxins really do make a difference in our lives!!! - especially the toxins in our foods!! Also another sad tale of how red tape, government, and organizations tied to for-profit businesses can really slow the progress of truth, and hinder the health of individuals and families.
A must read for us all!! (though I listened to it :-)
June 5, 2010
Mother Warriors was the second book by Jenny McCarthy that I read. Like Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds central focus is ASD (or autism spectrum disorders). I loved reading every page of it! So much so that I finished it in a few hours!
February 23, 2009
An interesting book. Jenny writes in an "in your face" style, stating her facts, challenging her antagonists, and tossing the gauntlet to anyone who calls her bluff. The real life stories are compelling and give hope to those who's children have been diagnosed with autism.
She states it's like a cancer, in that sometimes the chemo and radiation will cure, but not always. If I had a child with autism, this would certainly be an avenue I would follow up on. She includes a bibliography of Doctors, support groups, and other research based works.
She states it's like a cancer, in that sometimes the chemo and radiation will cure, but not always. If I had a child with autism, this would certainly be an avenue I would follow up on. She includes a bibliography of Doctors, support groups, and other research based works.
May 6, 2011
Every mother should read this book. It doesn't matter whether your child is on the spectrum or not; it's an amazing lesson in advocating for your child and going against the mainstream thinking and getting results. It really hit home for me as the parent of a child with food and chemical sensitivities -- you've got to search to find what works to heal your child, no matter what anyone says. Every child needs something and it's your job as a parent to get them what they need. Such an inspiring, empowering book.
August 11, 2009
Well Jenny is writing again about "curing" her some of Autism. I think it's great that a star is speaking out about her own struggles with Autism, it makes it even more real to Mom's who have to deal with it. I knok she thinks she has cured her son. I hope parents don't lose hope reading her book, it's not always like that for every child with Autism.
October 15, 2013
I picked up this book in an effort to find new ways of understanding and helping Carver. But I couldn’t even make it through the first disc. Jenny McCarthy did not seem like someone on whose judgment I could rely. She struck me as high-strung, irrational, and very self-important. Drew and Rachael subsequently told me that she had been a Playboy Playmate, which confirmed my opinion.
April 19, 2011
While I do commend Jenny McCarthy for putting herself and her story out there, the biggest frustration stems from her belief that her son has been cured. There is no medically known cure for Autism, period. Bottom line.
September 13, 2012
I hated this book and was appalled at the notion of Jenny McCarthy deciding that she was a spokesperson for mothers of autistic children. I am happy that her son did well, but find her views insulting. Can't say how much I hated this book!
March 29, 2012
Number of Pages: 248
About: The book is a result of the phenomenal success of her first book dealing with her son's autism - Louder Than Words. This book is a collection of stories of parents she's encountered who tried to do the same - fight the hard battle against the formidable opponent called autism.
What I think about the book:
Praises for Jenny McCarthy's Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds!! In a world when people are used to conforming with the crowd, In her book - Louder Than Words, Jenny McCarthy went the other way and opted to use her voice to tell the world what the traditional medicine is blatantly trying to ignore.
When you have a child in the spectrum, the ride will take you from denial, anger, frustration and sadly for others - resignation. What's even more sad is the fact that parents who accepts the notion that autism is a life-long condition do so at the advise of their doctors and pediatricians and even child therapists. In this book, you will find hope. As there have been others who decided to defy that notion and went through hell and back to recover their children back from the clutches of autism.
The book will give you the courage to begin that journey towards healing your child. It is absolutely difficult and draining in ALL ASPECTS - financially, physically, emotionally. But strap in for the ride because at the end of the road is a very rewarding destination - your child, healthy and free of autism, free to be his own person.
At the end of the book comes a list of DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) practitioners for each state and programs and treatments normally suggested along with an explanation on why and how it helps the child recover.
To say that I am grateful for the author and the parents who shared their stories is an understatement. If you have a child on the spectrum you can not not have this book!
About: The book is a result of the phenomenal success of her first book dealing with her son's autism - Louder Than Words. This book is a collection of stories of parents she's encountered who tried to do the same - fight the hard battle against the formidable opponent called autism.
What I think about the book:
Praises for Jenny McCarthy's Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds!! In a world when people are used to conforming with the crowd, In her book - Louder Than Words, Jenny McCarthy went the other way and opted to use her voice to tell the world what the traditional medicine is blatantly trying to ignore.
When you have a child in the spectrum, the ride will take you from denial, anger, frustration and sadly for others - resignation. What's even more sad is the fact that parents who accepts the notion that autism is a life-long condition do so at the advise of their doctors and pediatricians and even child therapists. In this book, you will find hope. As there have been others who decided to defy that notion and went through hell and back to recover their children back from the clutches of autism.
The book will give you the courage to begin that journey towards healing your child. It is absolutely difficult and draining in ALL ASPECTS - financially, physically, emotionally. But strap in for the ride because at the end of the road is a very rewarding destination - your child, healthy and free of autism, free to be his own person.
At the end of the book comes a list of DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) practitioners for each state and programs and treatments normally suggested along with an explanation on why and how it helps the child recover.
To say that I am grateful for the author and the parents who shared their stories is an understatement. If you have a child on the spectrum you can not not have this book!
October 5, 2011
Jenny McCarthy is equally well known for being a well-endowed pinup, and having a son with Autism. Jenny opens the book with a brief but informative description of her appearance on Oprah that set the ball rolling for Jenny’s activism. Jenny does not delve in detail about her son because I’m guessing her previous book does that. In Mother Warriors she wants to profile other parents and share their stories. This a personal book, not meant to be medical or “hard core.” Other reviewers did not like that she referenced her own experience, but isn’t that what we all do, make it relevant for ourselves?
I thought McCarthy found an inspiring balance of sharing the haring experiences while not fixating on their anger and mistreatment that they surely enduring. Each parent in the book believes their child got Autism as a result of vaccines, and all of them find biomedical treatments that treat the autism symptoms. In many of the stories the children are now in typical classrooms, and in some cases, the teacher does not know the child has Autism. I found this fact AMAZING, and it made me want to learn more. The stories all share a theme of trial and error, being their own health advocate, doctor, researcher, chef and loving parent. Often times the parent warrior leaves their careers to care and treat their children. Their resolve to get help for their child is truly inspiring.
I was skeptical to pick up this book because I had in my head that Jenny McCarthy was an extreme Anti-Doctor Zealot, and I believed the recent hype that the vaccination link is debunk. I’m so glad I gave her a chance. Reading her book reminds me of when I read Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin; my first reaction is ‘This is whack,’ my second reaction is, ‘What if she’s on to something?’
I thought McCarthy found an inspiring balance of sharing the haring experiences while not fixating on their anger and mistreatment that they surely enduring. Each parent in the book believes their child got Autism as a result of vaccines, and all of them find biomedical treatments that treat the autism symptoms. In many of the stories the children are now in typical classrooms, and in some cases, the teacher does not know the child has Autism. I found this fact AMAZING, and it made me want to learn more. The stories all share a theme of trial and error, being their own health advocate, doctor, researcher, chef and loving parent. Often times the parent warrior leaves their careers to care and treat their children. Their resolve to get help for their child is truly inspiring.
I was skeptical to pick up this book because I had in my head that Jenny McCarthy was an extreme Anti-Doctor Zealot, and I believed the recent hype that the vaccination link is debunk. I’m so glad I gave her a chance. Reading her book reminds me of when I read Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin; my first reaction is ‘This is whack,’ my second reaction is, ‘What if she’s on to something?’
April 5, 2009
As a mother of an autistic child, I was hoping to gain much more insight from this book than I actually did. I understand that the author has had to fight for everything she's achieved with her son, but I didn't need to read the f-bomb all the time. And I couldn't help but think throughout that I'm sure she comes across as a hot-tempered warrior mom, and I don't think that's a wise approach.
That said, I asked my husband to read the book also. We've debated on whether to put our son on the gluten-free/dairy-free diet that some parents swear is a help. The book talks about some of those diet success stories.
And the book harps a lot about the vaccines being a cause of autism. I think they, along with other environmental factors, certainly overwhelm a young child's system. I support her crusade to "go green" with vaccines. Give them to your child, just not so much all at once.
Anyway, it's good to read another's perspective when you're trying to help your own child. I just have a totally different personality than this author, so we clashed.
That said, I asked my husband to read the book also. We've debated on whether to put our son on the gluten-free/dairy-free diet that some parents swear is a help. The book talks about some of those diet success stories.
And the book harps a lot about the vaccines being a cause of autism. I think they, along with other environmental factors, certainly overwhelm a young child's system. I support her crusade to "go green" with vaccines. Give them to your child, just not so much all at once.
Anyway, it's good to read another's perspective when you're trying to help your own child. I just have a totally different personality than this author, so we clashed.
December 7, 2010
Hmmmm... what to say about a hot-headed, ego-centric, mother-of-an-autistic-boy, mother-who-is-on-a-mission... The book is not informative and she is lacking information on many of the therapies that she has used with her son that have had amazing results (RDI). No doubt her kid is affected. No doubt he reacted to vaccines. Was he "autistic" prior to vaccines? Who knows. Is he now? You bet - or at least the symptoms are the same. Could it be the result of brain/neurological damage as a result of a profoundly negative reaction to vaccines? Very likely...
I find it very difficult to give credence to a woman that is willing to shred the medical community for their "view" on autism when she is not considering that her kid may simply have neurological damage vs. autism. Are they different? Who knows. That is what researchers are looking for. Much like a cure for diabetes and cancer...
I do, however, admire and applaud her spirit and her dedication to her son and the cause.
I find it very difficult to give credence to a woman that is willing to shred the medical community for their "view" on autism when she is not considering that her kid may simply have neurological damage vs. autism. Are they different? Who knows. That is what researchers are looking for. Much like a cure for diabetes and cancer...
I do, however, admire and applaud her spirit and her dedication to her son and the cause.
April 25, 2013
i do not have a child with autism but i have had much experience with doctors and illness. it took me 2 years of doctor after doctor to finally diagnose me with thyroid cancer. when i would tell them of my symptoms they *ALL 5 OF THEM* would try and give me anti anxiety medications and/or antibiotics. when i went in with a list of symptoms printed off of the computer and told them that i had a thyroid problem - they laughed at me and told me i did not. "i was too young to have cancer." they told me that my symptoms did not have anything to do with my thyroid. so i can relate to this book. i too am now on a gluten free diet, and though my doctors have rolled their eyes at me, i think that it is finally clearing up some of my problems that i continue to have even after i had my thyroid taken out. it sucks to know that doctors dont know the value of food, dont want to listen to you and that they really dont know much more than what we can find on google.
July 29, 2011
Inspiring ~ underscores the power of a parent's love. It does not provide definitive answers, but illustrates the complexities of what parents of children w/ autism struggle with in their search for healing. Explores the connection between a host of symptoms to increased toxins in our diet and environment. A reference is made to yellow canaries...so sensitive to toxins that the coal miners would take them into the tunnels as a warning system. If a canary died, they knew to evacuate. The book poses the question, "could children with autism be society's yellow canaries?" Several mentions of vaccines -- not anti-vaccine -- but rather a rally cry that "one size does not fit all". Also very practical -- includes a list of resources such as Defeat Autism Now (DAN) doctors by region. Good reading for anyone who has an interest in children's health or who is looking for some "no stone unturned" inspiration in their own search for a cure.
September 12, 2011
Inspiring. Jenny makes you fell like her best friend while reading her book. I cried and cried not understanding, knowing, how many emotions I have suppressed with Jansen. My favorite part was "planning a trip to Italy." You read all the books, plan all the stops, pack your bags. The big day comes and when your plan lands you find your are in Holland. You didn't want to go to Holland and you're angry and upset. After a while you start to notice how beautiful, and how wonderful Holland is. But every once in awhile your friends come back from Italy and you remember that's where you really wanted to go. You can spend your whole life being mad about not being in Italy, or enjoying Holland which has plenty of wonderful things there too.
I think everyone, not just parents of autistic kids find disappointment in their lives when they find themselves in Holland. This was just so inspiring to me!
I think everyone, not just parents of autistic kids find disappointment in their lives when they find themselves in Holland. This was just so inspiring to me!
March 30, 2012
This book was amazing. I amso glad that she took the time to share other mother warriors and their stories.Jenny is an amazing women who wants to help other parents to try an recover their children if possible. I am glad that she is strong enough to withstand the critisim and carry on the path of hope for all. The vaccine link to Autism is real and the medical community needs to re evaluate these vaccine schedules and the individuals that are to be receiving them. Not everyone is born as healthy as the next baby. No two people are exactly alike. For the medical community to be so blatantly ignorant and insist otherwise, is dangerous and a flat out crime against our children. This is a must read by everyone. Even if you are not a parent of a child on the spectrum, you should read this book to educate yourself so that you can protect your children in the future.
March 9, 2009
I loved this book. I read it in one night and it had me laughing at some parts, and crying my eyes out in others. I know the debate over vaccinations is still raging on, but I believe more than anything that my son's vaccinations are responsible for his autism. The very same day he received his shots, it was like a part of him vanished and it has never come back.
Instead of focusing on the negative aspects, and the exhaustion of arguing with doctors about my son, I am very thankful that this book is out there, along with many others, on how to help my son and so many other children like him.
I never would've thought that Jenny McCarthy would turn out to be one of my heroes, but I love her for all the work she has done!
Instead of focusing on the negative aspects, and the exhaustion of arguing with doctors about my son, I am very thankful that this book is out there, along with many others, on how to help my son and so many other children like him.
I never would've thought that Jenny McCarthy would turn out to be one of my heroes, but I love her for all the work she has done!
December 31, 2008
Once again Jenny McCarthy sheds a lot of light on the autism/vaccination controversy. She nevers says autism can be cured, but she does say her son and many children like him have recovered from the symptoms through diet control and supplements. It is incredible to read her story and the story of other "mother warriors" who fought for their children even when doctors told them there was nothing they could do. I admire that she is giving power back to the moms who feel powerless (and I find it interesting that so many of these moms have to do it alone - their husbands can't handle the commitment it takes to immerse yourself in your child's needs while moms do this without a second thought).
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