I Am in Here, Virginia G. Breen
I Am in Here, Virginia G. Breen
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I Am in Here
The Journey of a Child with Autism Who Cannot Speak but Finds Her Voice

Author: Virginia G. Breen, Elizabeth M. Bonker

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 5 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2011

Synopsis

She looked into my eyes and blinked hers slowly and deliberately, like a stroke victim, to show me that although she couldn't speak, she understood what I was saying to her. I stroked her hair softly. 'I know you're in there, honey,' I told her. 'We'll get you out". Despite the horror of seeing fifteen-month-old Elizabeth slip away into autism, her mother knew that her bright little girl was still in there. When Elizabeth eventually learned to communicate, first by using a letterboard and later by typing, the poetry she wrote became proof of a glorious, life-affirming victory for this young girl and her family. I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison

I found this to be an interesting read about a mother and daughter's struggle with autism. I learned some things I had not realized about autism like that there are biological manifestations which chronic digestive tract problems. It was also fascinating to read the eloquent poetry of from a gifted......more

Goodreads review by Sara

This is an amazing book from many perspectives. Elizabeth is a non-verbal autistic child who begins to communicate through her original poetry written on a letter board. I was most fascinated by the thoughts and feelings she was able to express. Elizabeth's spiritual depth and maturity seem to be ri......more

Goodreads review by Krystal

"I Am in Here" is a very personal story of one mother's journey with Autism. This book was good and I am glad I got to read it. As a behavioral therapist specializing in autism, I had some worries with this book. It was a great perspective to have the knowledge of now. I have passed the book onto co......more

Goodreads review by Sharon

Fascinating story of a mother’s love and determination to relieve her daughter’s suffering. Her daughter has non verbal autism and was eventually able to express herself by using her letterboard. Through this she wrote poetry and communicated that it was agony for her not to be able to speak and sho......more

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