Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son
"Following Ezrais a revelation. I could not put it down. This inspiring memoir of a father raising (and being raised by) his autistic son is a great lesson about patience and the blessings that can come when we let our unique children lead us."--Rabbi Naomi Levy, author ofTo Begin AgainandHope Will Find You"A riveting account of raising one special boy,Following Ezrais a powerful story for parents of any child. This inspiring book shows us that seeing meaning and depth in our children's idiosyncrasies is crucial to raising strong, secure and resilient kids. Tom Fields-Meyer has written a beautiful, funny, tender book."--Michael Gurian,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Wonder of Boys"Anyone who is raising a child with special needs should readFollowing Ezra. It shows how warmth and humor--yes, humor--can help not just the child, but the family, more than most of us could ever imagine."--James Patterson,New York Timesbestselling author"The moving, fascinating story of a father's journey toward understanding and hope."--Daniel Tammet,New York Timesbestselling author ofBorn on a Blue Day"Following Ezrais an unsentimental, beautifully written memoir about a boy whose limitations and gifts are as extraordinary as his impact on the reader's life. Like Ezra himself, this book is by turns funny, painful, poignant and scrupulously honest."--Rabbi David J. Wolpe, author ofWhy Faith Matters"I trust the parent who yields to wonder and celebrates the unexpected. Love is the river that runs through this book. Dignity and grace light each page."--Beth Kephart, National Book Award finalist forA Slant of Sun, and author ofUndercover"When Tom Fields-Meyer's son Ezra was diagnosed with autism, the author decided to forego mourning for the child who might have been, and concentrate instead on the delightful kid he had.Following Ezrais at once a meticulous description of what it is to parent a child who has autism, and a salute to the kid whose mind takes both of them to mysterious, profound, and silly places we so-called typical adults can scarcely imagine."--Carolyn See, author ofMaking a Literary Life, and grandmother of a child with autism