A Will of His Own
A Will of His Own
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Summary
Will's anxieties and obsessions can dominate daily life, making a trip to the grocery store seem like a walk across a minefield. But amidst these unpredictable "flip-outs" there are moments of wonder. Kelly Harland's stories explore her son's life to the age of 14, and the unexpected universe she and her husband must learn to navigate with him.
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A Will of His Own by Kelly Harland
Kelly Harland's stories explore her son's life to the age of 14, and the new and unexpected universe she and her husband - both professional musicians - must learn to navigate with him. Will's fears, anxieties, and obsessions can dominate daily life, making a trip to the grocery store seem like a walk across a minefield. But amidst these unpredictable "flip-outs" and "freak-outs," there are moments of wonder. When Will finally learns the give and take of conversation, or dreams about his future, it rekindles his mother's belief that anything is possible.
Kelly Harland's wonderfully clear, unsentimental and yet moving account of her daily struggles with Will brings a whole new perspective to our understanding [of autism]Her descriptions of the continually changing hopes and aspirations that she and her husband have for him will have echoes for every parent, especially those of children affected by this complex, multi-faceted condition. -- from the foreword by Jane Asher, President of The National Autistic Society
A Will of His Own sends a powerful and essentially positive message of hope, learning, and growth... highly recommended reading. -- Midwest Book Review
This emotional, warm, interesting and easy to read book will appeal to professionals and parents alike. -- Aukids Managzine
In "A will of his own" the author's melodic tones capture snapshots of her son from his early days and onwards as he grows and develops into a young man. It's no accident that Kelly is a "musician" as her voice as a writer comes over as a warm and affectionate melody... A slim volume full of delicate, poignant insights but with the strength of powerfully honed reality. -- Whitterer on Autism
Praise for the first edition:
'There's a miraculous alchemy to these stories of one small boy.'
A Will of His Own sends a powerful and essentially positive message of hope, learning, and growth... highly recommended reading. -- Midwest Book Review
This emotional, warm, interesting and easy to read book will appeal to professionals and parents alike. -- Aukids Managzine
In "A will of his own" the author's melodic tones capture snapshots of her son from his early days and onwards as he grows and develops into a young man. It's no accident that Kelly is a "musician" as her voice as a writer comes over as a warm and affectionate melody... A slim volume full of delicate, poignant insights but with the strength of powerfully honed reality. -- Whitterer on Autism
Kelly Harland is a voice teacher at the Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle. She is a writer and recording artist, whose voice has been featured not only on radio and television but also in backing vocals with Ray Charles and Etta James. She is the mother of Will, who has autism.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843108696 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843108690 |
| Title | A Will of His Own |
| Author | Kelly Harland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |