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Forever Boy

A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

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Forever Boy

By: Kate Swenson
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With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love

When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability.

At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion of having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn’t the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance—and ultimately joy. In Forever Boy, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.
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This book has supported me more than anyone will understand. i have two girls with asd and ADHD. This book supported me mentally and emotionally. Thank you. I'm a teacher in a primary school, so will be recommending this to other families. x

most moving, inspiring and relatable book EVER.

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Kate, Jaimie, Cooper, sawyer, Harbour and Wynter💝
I've followed your family story for a number if years, and I'm always, always (!) in awe of your love, your grace and your endurance. you are all travelling this journey in different ways, but still so together, and that is simply beautiful.
I work in early years, in a setting g for pre school children with a range of varying needs, with Autism being very prominent within our setting.
Not a mother myself, but whether I'm in the playrooms with the children, or sitting in meetings with parents, I often think about your words; joy and grace. these have had a profound impact on the way that I interact with our kiddos and their families, many who are at the very early stages of their journey with Autism and sone, who are heading in that direction yet do not know it. your kindness and understanding is infectious. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
I'll be recommending your book to whoever will listen! thank you, all the swensons(!), for sharing your journey.
with live,
Cat
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so heartbreakingly refreshing

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By far the best book about the ups and downs of Autism kate is brilliant at telling it. Will be recommending

Absolutely loved it!

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Wonderful book giving a truthful warts and all insight into the lives of a wonderful family.
Highly recommend to all, you do not have to be a parent of an autistic child to relate.

It will make you laugh, cry and give you hope!

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I was with Kate and Cooper every step of the way thank you so much for sharing your life the highs and the very lows. I hope this book finds you if you are in that dark place because I truly believe it will help to shine a light. To those who are not neuro diverse or without knowledge of it please read this and pass along we deserve to be a part of this beautiful world.

Everyone needs to read this

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