BOOK: And Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism

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BOOK: And Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism By Charlotte (St. ’s Press; 0-312-35893-8; December 2006; $24.95)From a publisher's announcement.For parents, families, and friends of the more than one million autistic children in the United States, and Sam is an unforgettable memoir that provides a unique look into the life of the autistic childFrom acclaimed journalist Charlotte comes And Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism (St. ’s Press; 0-312-35893-8; December 2006; $24.95), a moving memoir about raising two autistic children, both a deeply personal account and a comprehensive study of autism. With a beautifully written introduction from bestselling author Nick Hornby, And Sam offers a unique look into the life of the autistic child.Charlotte has three children, two of whom – and Sam - are autistic. writes powerfully about her two sons and reveals the boys behind the label of autism. and Sam emerge from her narrative as distinct, wonderful, and at times frustrating children who both are autistic through and through and yet are always and evermore her sons. gives us a glimpse of both the difficulties and the humor that arise from the condition. At times heartbreaking and at others amusing, And Sam conveys to readers what autism is and isn’t, what therapies have worked and what hasn’t been effective, and paints a memorable portrait of life with an autistic child.About the Author: Charlotte is a writer and journalist who lives in Sussex, England with her three sons. She is the author of three novels and three children's books. For two years she wrote a highly acclaimed column called “Mind the Gap” in the Guardian. She is a contributor to many publications.