As a parent who has a special bond with my own child, and have been able to go through both bad and good times with her throughout the years only to come out of it all and still be the best of friends, I truly felt connected to this book. … More “Moe Fields: The Special Bond Between Fathers and Sons” by Stuart Z. Goldstein
Written in a humorous way, this heartwarming book celebrates the role fathers play in their children’s lives. It is a shining light that gives fathers much-needed recognition in the society. … More “Shlok’s Dad: A Father’s Perspective of Parenthood” by Vivek Sharma
“Outside Looking In: High-Functioning Autism from One Mother’s Perspective” by Vivian M. Lumbard is a collection of stories of the Lumbard family and their experiences so far with autism … More “Outside Looking In” by Vivian Lumbard
“First Generation Father: How to Build a Healthy and Happy Home When You Come From a Broken One” by Anthony Blankenship, is a moving force to mend broken hearts from broken homes. Part memoir, part self-help, this author speaks from a place of authority, as he survived a turbulent childhood of violence, poverty, and a broken home. … More “First Generation Father” by Anthony Blankenship
A powerful joint-memoir about how two former foster children overcame their broken past to become whole again. … More “Redefining Normal” by Alexis Black and Justin Black
Flawed and (Still) Worthy Allie BrazasLioncrest Publishing (2019)ISBN: 9781544506074 Reviewed by Colette McNeil for Reader Views (12/2020)5*A Very Worthy Read! “Flawed and (Still) Worthy: Owning Your Journey and Embracing Your Flaws” shares the winding and often treacherous path that Alley Brazas found herself traversing throughout roughly, a decade of her young adult life. Beginning her … More “Flawed and (Still) Worthy by Allie Brazas
An amazing self-help book that explores what concepts and meanings the word “No” can have in the daily lives of children with Autism. Designed to improve relationships and communication, this little book is packed with real-life scenarios and advice to help lessen the tension and burden of the word “no” for children, parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, relatives, and other significant people in the child’s world. … More “Understanding the Challenge of NO for Children with Autism” by Colette McNeil
The perfect little book to help parents of autistic children manage the often-difficult time of quarantine. The author gives valuable insight and advice on how to handle the ups and downs of parenting during quarantine’s restrictions. … More “Choice and Structure for Children with Autism” by Colette McNeil
“The Addicted Child,” by Richard Capriola, is the book that could save your child’s life. … More “The Addicted Child” by Richard Capriola
“Get Money Do Good,” by Drs. Jodi and Garry Vermaas, is the memoir/biography of multi-millionaire humanitarians/social justice warriors who practice what they profess. They are the parents of thirteen children, (two biological, eleven adopted). Some were rescued from child trafficking or destitution, while others have a different story. This remarkable couple tells the story of how it all happened, how they opened their hearts, minds, and bank accounts to help children have a chance in life. … More “Get Money Do Good” by J.D. Vermaas
