Following Ezra : what one father learned about gumby, otters, autism and love from his extraordinary son
By: Fields-Meyer, Tom.
Publisher: New York, NY New American Library 2011Description: xii, 241 p. ; 21 cm.ISBN: 9780451234636.Subject(s): AUTISM
| FATHERS | PARENTING | FAMILY EXPERIENCES | FAMILY INTERACTION | CHILDREN| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 810 FIE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W004865 |
Prologue|Following Ezra|He's gone|A different mind|Lots of little fears|The boy who shouted|Finding my son at the zoo|The reader|Gumby, cheerios and red T-shirts|Typing lessons|I just know|Chasing Elmo|Is your dog friendly|Right and wrong, death and God|Three questions|Remembering the future|Back in my brain
"Full of tender moments and unexpected humor, Following Ezra is the story of a father and son on a ten-year journey from Ezra's diagnosis to the dawn of his adolescence. It celebrates his growth from a remote toddler to an extraordinary young man, connected in his own remarkable ways to the world around him." - BOOK JACKET
This book tells the story of the ten years of Ezra’s life from diagnosis to adolescence.
As the title suggests, Tom learnt over time to take his cue from Ezra in order to connect with his son through his interests and obsessions. This is a story of love and devotion in which we come to know Ezra as a unique personality with much to offer.
This beautifully written book kept me engrossed and entertained from start to finish. A great read for anyone who has a person with autism in their life.
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Beautiful Story.
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I learned a lot about autism and it's impact on families
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Amazing book. I so enjoyed reading it in the bus on the way to and from work - only confirmed why I LOVE my job!!!
Patron comment on 12/05/2016
Thankyou for the use of this book. It was very helpful and enjoyable.