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I really enjoyed this book - so much of what she described about dealing with having a child with a disability makes me think that she must have dealt with this on a personal level. The book really nails the emotional frenzy accompanying such a diagnosis. It was a sad book, but really, probably eye-opening for those who have no real experience in dealing with autism, Fragile X Syndrome, or any other developmental delays. I don't know how effective this play therapy would have in real life - I can certainly see it working for some kids, but the quick progress that Daniel made put the book firmly in fiction, based on what I have seen. Still, I don't know that you could really have a book be enjoyable with little progress made over a short time frame.
Actually, the best part of the novel, I thought was that in the end, the mother makes the right decision regarding her marriage. The author really did a terrific job of vilifying the husband - an understandable villain, I suppose, but a villain nonetheless. Still, this was a good, if rather sad book, that did a good job with a tough subject.

This was a very thought-provoking book. If you have ever dealt with a child with a communications disorder, it will touch a nerve.

I have mixed feelings about this book. It was a nice to take a break from my typical autism and behavior and child development books and read this novel. And I did find myself wanting to pick it back up after putting it down, and the story was pretty right on, as far as stress on a marriage. But everything came together a little bit too perfectly for me.

I do, however, think this would be a good book for someone who doesn't live with an autistic child, to get a glimpse of what it might be like.

I loved this book--couldn't put it down!

A very good book about the effects and emotions associated with the diagnosis of autism has on a family. Each parent deals with the diagnosis in a different way.