Ok, last night I read Jenny McCarthy's book, Louder than Words, in one sitting. And despite my misgivings about McCarthy's public statements, I recommend this book with enthusiasm. (The title of this post is a quote from the book.) Lots of books about autism tell the stories of how parents learned about their children's autism, but few writers bring the experience to life the way McCarthy does. It's often painful to read, but I can identify with lots of these experiences. If you want to know what it's like to have a little child with autism, read this book. I still differ with McCarthy on a few things, but I really appreciate what she's written.
The biggest difference between my experience and McCarthy's is not that she's a celebrity and I'm not, but that her marriage fell apart during this experience, and mine, I am glad to say, became stronger. I cannot express my gratitude at having a partner as loving, committed, and involved as Mike, and I know how lucky we are to have each other in this journey.
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