Expect A Miracle - 2nd Edition by David Petrovic & Sandy Petrovic (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Powerful and motivating, this story inspires you to do whatever you can to live the life you want- no matter what others expect or think. Told from the unique separate viewpoints of a young man with high-functioning autism (David), and his mother (Sandy), you will be pulled into this story and filled with admiration and respect for both individuals. </p><p>Reading from Sandy's perspective- the love, determination, pain, protectiveness, and anticipation can be felt through the pages as you are transported along with her as she watches David grow up. Sandy perhaps gives her son the best gift that a parent can give- her belief in him and his ability to succeed. Nothing deters Sandy from her mission: to provide David with whatever he needs to have a fulfilling life, the same thing every parent wants for their own child. She does everything in her power to help David fly alone- and fly he does!</p><p>David's perspective brings us into the heart of his deepest feelings: fears about fitting in, becoming his own person, and growing up and embracing the important things in life. Extremely relatable, his voice feels like a familiar companion to your own innermost thoughts and sentiments. David will struggle, fail, and try again as many times as it takes for him to accomplish his dreams. David's openness about his failures is humbling. His perseverance is inspirational. And his easy-going and forgiving personality will encourage the understanding and acceptance of others' differences. An amazing person, it's impossible not to connect with and root for David as you follow him along his journeys through life. </p><p>Filled with important tips and lessons learned, this book guides the reader through every challenge and solution found along the way. <em>Expect A Miracle</em> will be cherished by anyone who is on the autism spectrum, their family and friends, as well as anyone who feels alone, misunderstood, or is looking for the courage to live a life of their own making. In addition, beyond their training, educators, and professionals working with clients on the autism spectrum will find Sandy and David's personal insights invaluable in understanding how to meet their challenges. Employers and coworkers will likewise appreciate this guiding information and compelling story.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>"As an educator who works every day with atypical students, Sandy and David Petrovic's book Expect a Miracle, is a gift. The book contains a wealth of insights into the needs of my students as well as helpful strategies on meeting those needs. The unique switching of narrative voice from Sandy to David serves to paint a wholly actualized, well rounded portrayal of their journey.</em></p><p><em>As a parent, Expect a Miracle provides a poignant window into the lives of families raising a child on the spectrum. What struck me the most reading the book was not the differences between families raising typical or atypical children, but rather the commonalities between all parents who only want the best for their children. In that most important way, the book builds bridges and creates a stronger community for all."</em></p><p>-Cynthia JB McGrae, J.D., M.A., Instructional Advisor, Academic Support Center at Notre Dame College</p><p><em>"Despite my formal training and experience, it is most certainly different when it is your own child. You can suddenly feel like you don't know anything. In the short time that I have been navigating this world of autism I have, like all parents do, read many books on the subject...I of course appreciated the "lessons learned," the tips and strategies in Expect a Miracle; but I think what this book provided for me more than anything was hope. Hope that my two sons could someday achieve what David has achieved. Thus, I not only recommend this book to professionals as a rare opportunity to see inside the world of a family and individual living with autism, but also to parents, particularly those new to ASD. For if you are like me you will find yourself relating to the challenges, and celebrating the joys and milestones described throughout Sandy and David's journey."</em></p><p>-Dr. Katie Krammer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Lake Erie College</p><p><em>"Expect a Miracle" chronicles the life of a young man with Autism from the toddler years through the beginning of his career as a middle school teacher. The reader is swept into the world of David Petrovic and his family, experiencing through their journey the challenges and successes of life and learning on the Autism spectrum. Whether you know very little about Autism or are an expert in the field, reading this book is not only inspirational, but imparts a critical understanding of what it is like to walk in the path of an individual with Autism. In addition to the hope it inspires, this work also details the practical steps and strategies that this family took to help their son realize his fullest potential and find happiness. Individuals with Autism, families, and professionals alike will find this an invaluable read."</em></p><p>- Beth Anne Martin, Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychologist, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University</p><br>
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