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Hurricane Dancing: Glimpses of Life with an Autistic Child |
Author: D. Alison Watt
Published: 2004-09-30 |
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Customer comments on this selection.
 AMAZING
Tears streamed down my face and a solid mass lodged itself firmly in my throat as I read the preface to this book. I had to take a breather before reading any of the poems inside. How could this writer, D. Alison Watt, know me, my child, and my expereinces so well? As I made my way through the poems, a little at a time, I felt relief as I realized that someone out there feels the same way I do! It is ok to laugh at life, cry at life, and wonder how I got on this crazy train called autism. My sister-in-law purchased this book for me as a Christmas gift, and I have read it so many times since then that my copy is somewhat worn. I plan to purchase this for my daughter's teachers, doctors and for my friends who I have met who also have children on the spectrum.
This is a MUST READ for any/everyone who loves, works with, or knows people that are affected by autism.
Hurricane Dancing
As a mother of a child with autism, I feel as though the author looked inside me and read my soul. Then, she put into words every emotion that I have felt since my child was diagnosed. What a precious gift she gives us, sharing such intimate writings about her daughter and her life. I bought this book for some friends that have children with autism, but I also bought it for some folks that I thought needed to understand more about autism. When I first got the book, I had to sit and read it cover to cover. Now, it is never far from reach for when I need to take a few minutes to read one of the poems to comfort or inspire me. It is a beautiful book, beautifully written and the photographs are amazing.
A must read for anyone caring for children Drs/teachers..etc
This is an amazing book. A must read for all who might be connected to a person who has a disability and their amazing families- from dentist, to teacher, to the ice cream store owner! It's pausing and gives wise perspective.
This book is pointing to every breath a mother takes in the love of her child and her family. We can never be reminded enough about the impact we potentially have when our worlds collide- like the two mothers in Hurricane Dancing. Working in human services isn't just a job and we should take the time to look at the work we are doing and constantly self-monitor our growth as a person and as a professional.
Julie Lambert- Senior Clinician, Integrated Clinical Solutions, Georgetown, MA
Hurricane Dancing: Glimpses of Life with an Autistic Child
Great poems and photos of her daughter--cried many tears over a number of the poems. Feelings were communicated so well.
These poems enable those of us who have never experienced this type of daily stretching of our very being to understand both some of the joys and frustrations that bringing up such a bundle of energy involves. It also enables us to be more patient, kind and helpful in our interactions with all parents and children, particularly in public. I highly recommend to any who read this review to read, enjoy(and yes, even cry)over the poems in this book. And then to encourage your friends and acquaintances to also purchase this book as I know they too will be well pleased they did so.
I look forward to D. Alison Watt's next book of poems.
A little book with a very big heart
Hurricane Dancing by D.Alison Watt is a significant work that takes the reader to the heart of what its like living with, caring for, and loving, a child with Autism. I predict that selections from this insightful book will be read over and over at conferences and trainings for many many years to come.
While Hurricane Dancing is a readily accessible book of poetry with beautiful photograghy that everyone can enjoy and treasure, it should be required reading for all professionals who work with individuals who have Autism and their families.
If awareness and acceptance is what we are stiving for, then it doesn't get any better than this.
Hurricane Dancing, a little book with a very big heart, deserves wide distribution.
Marcel Charpentier LICSW, Mass. Dept. of Mental Retardation
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