Raising a child with autism, although
challenging and troubling at times, can weave together beautiful and unique
memories filled with lessons, successes, and failures. Specialisms: Autism Perspectives by Brad Eck is a father’s attempt
at sharing his story of raising a child with autism to help others going
through similar experiences.
Brad Eck and his wife have three children,
including Daniel, who was diagnosed with autism at the mere age of five,
turning Brad’s life upside down. Several instances made it challenging for the
family to look after Daniel. Nothing was ever stable or predictable, and with
each passing day, the unexpected started to become more and more drastic. If it
weren’t for the family’s undying love for Daniel and their strong faith in God,
they would’ve never come out of this struggle stronger and closer to each
other. Now, Daniel is living life how he wants; in the big world of decisions,
living with roommates, and unwilling to let anyone know he has autism, which
can sometimes force him to work at normalcy with everyone else.
Specialisms:
Autism Perspectives by Brad Eck is a father’s
perspective on raising a child with autism and the constant struggles,
concerns, and sacrifices that one must make while raising someone with special
needs. While there are many books on autism, none describe the feelings that
the immediate family members experience in such great depth and vividness. The
book is a heartwarming tell-all that discusses the family’s journey in phases
and reminds us to be thankful in every situation. The book offers core life
lessons, such as the importance of perseverance, forgiveness, love, and faith.
It helps readers understand that each person with autism is unique and has
different needs. The easy-to-follow organization and lively illustrations add
more depth for readers to relate to the story and notes from other relatives
present various perspectives on Daniel’s and his family’s story. This book is a
gift of love and one that will bring tears to readers’ eyes as they follow
Daniel’s fascinating journey with his family.