Louder Than Words
Louder than Words
A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism
by Jenny McCarthy
I’ve seen a lot of reviews of Jenny McCarthy’s book Louder Than Words A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism. Both good and bad.
Although, I am not a fan of Ms. McCarthy, I do have to say she has impressed me with her strength. So much of the information she relates, we moms of special children have been through and that in some sense made the purchase of the book worth it. I picked it up and couldn’t put it down, my eyes filled with tears as I read through the pages, the same experiences, the same feeling I felt. In some way it was comforting to know I wasn’t the only one who feels like I am lost walking around in a dark room with no answers.
I thank her for the information she shared regarding the treatments that worked with her child and applaude her determination to help her son, Evan. One item I am particularly grateful for is what she calls the: “What To Do Pamphlet”. I too wished there had been one when I was told my child had autism and the one she provides at the end of her book is very informative and helpful.
Ms. McCarthy’s book lost some credibility to me when she began mentioning her use of tarot cards, had this information been left out I think her credibility would have shone through completely for me. She does repeatedly state that she is not a doctor and is only offering information that is personal to her situation and what she states are her opinions of the options.
It’s unfortuante that so many of the reviews attack her, her views and that of the doctor who wrote in this book also. The book isn’t all about what is written in the Forward. It’s about a search for answers, a struggle for a little boy, a strength beyond what was believed could be handled , a triumph and a mother’s love.
If you have an open-mind and open heart you will find in the pages, a book you will learn from, not just about autism but about LOVE.
Nanette Gomez is a work at home mom to two beautiful kids, a virtual assistant and blogger.
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