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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 I loved this book! Oct 18, 2007
By J. Birkelien
I bought the book not knowing what to expect, but I found myself not able to put it down....I highly recommend it, not only for parents, but for anyone - it may shed more light on how parents struggle with and survive autism on a daily basis.
Since it's fiction, it introduces the reader to autism in a "easy to read" format instead of being jammed with technical terms that are only familiar to those in the "autism industry."
It was a great read for me as the parent of a newly diagnosed child.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Excellent! Oct 10, 2007
By M. Segrave-Primus
I loved this story and finished the book in less than two days. It captured my interest immediately and helped me learn lots about autism and how different and challenging it is for the children with this disorder and those who love them. The author did a wonderful job of helping you see these children throough the eyes of their parents and others around them.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
I love this story! Nov 17, 2007
By Ms. Sandra G. Mancha-wright
What a way to learn more about autism! Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. There is so much symbolism throughout this book in the names of the characters and the characters themselves. It's so much more than just fiction. I love the story and the way the author used fiction in order to teach us facts. Cherish the pebbles in your life.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
An incredible book Jun 18, 2008
By Joy Delgado
A Pebble to Polish takes you on a journey into the world of autism as seen through the eyes of a young mother, Cassandra Delaine. Several events happen in Cassie's life that change her forever. When her son is diagnosed with autism, she is crushed. She didn't plan for this and now her whole life is turned upside down. With the help of a group of loving women going through similar trials, Cassie learns how to handle her difficult but sweet child as well as teach others about life with autistic children.
Skillfully crafted, Janet Lord Leszl walks you through not only the life of the characters but she also teaches you about autism. The sequence of events and the descriptive way the book is written make it hard to put the book down. The flow of the story is well thought out with intense highs and devastating lows. The author intertwines trauma, humor and information in such a way that it leaves the reader with a greater understanding of autism and the desire to learn more about this strange and complex condition.
I laughed, cried and cheered along with Cassie and her friends as I learned more about autism. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a good read and better understanding of autism. I would consider this a must have for parents of children that are newly diagnosed or suspected of having autism.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Awesome story! Dec 18, 2010
By Penmari
A must for not only parents of children with autism but for their friends and families as well. The writer does a wonderful job showing the challenges, joys, and accomplishments of both parent and child when someone in the family has autism. Describing autism through a story makes much more sense than reading medical books. Although the book is fiction many of the scenarios were right on target! I could really identify with the mother in this story. Not only did the author capture what I felt as a parent during my son's early years, it also gave me strength and hope that the challenges can be overcome!
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