Review: I wanted to like this more
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 15, 2014
I received this book free from story cartel in exchange for an honest review.Having been marginally involved with a local home for autistic young adults, I was interested in reading about the challenges of raising a special needs child, and particularly and autistic child. Yet while I feel for Noah and his parents, I didn't find the book particularly engaging. The book is written by a non-English speaker, which is evident in the writing. It could be greatly improved by editing done by a native speaker. But it is not just the English that made it hard to connect with the story.The story starts off with unnecessary background which adds nothing to the story, and doesn't particularly paint the author in a positive light. I felt that the author spent a lot of time venting about people who upset her along the way, and less about the feelings of a parent raising a special needs child. I think the book would have benefited more from the latter. The book also feels uneven, with some sensitive bits that evoke emotion(the letter written to the day care center, the letter written to Noah) mixed with many more scenes that left me disengaged.I truly admire the author's dedication to providing the best for her son, and wish the family success in all their endeavors. Perhaps people in more similar circumstances will find it easier to relate to.