I Am in Here - by Elizabeth M Bonker & Virginia G Breen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The inspiring personal journey of a mother and her non-verbal daughter with autism who found a creative way to break through the silence and offer the world an inside look at the mind of an autistic child.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>She looked into my eyes and blinked hers slowly and deliberately, like a stroke victim, to show me that although she couldn't speak, she understood what I was saying to her. I stroked her hair softly. 'I know you're in there, honey, ' I told her. 'We'll get you out.'" <br/>Despite the horror of seeing fifteen-month-old Elizabeth slip away into autism, her mother knew that her bright little girl was still in there. When Elizabeth eventually learned to communicate, first by using a letterboard and later by typing, the poetry she wrote became proof of a glorious, life-affirming victory for this young girl and her family.<br/><br/><i>I Am in Here</i> is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"<i>I Am in Here</i> is at once heartbreaking and powerfully inspirational. Elizabeth and Virginia together find their way down the mystifying corridors of autism and arrive in a place of communication through poignant and memorable poetry. It is a lesson in life, love, determination, and awe."--<b>Tom Brokaw</b>, NBC News<br/><br/>"A powerful reminder that we all face battles in life, and together we can triumph. Elizabeth's story will inspire you to be victorious in your own battle, whatever it may be."--<b>Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</b>, environmentalist and founder of Waterkeeper Alliance; author of <i>Crimes Against Nature</i> and <i>Saint Francis of Assisi<br/></i> <br/>"Elizabeth's beautiful poetry clearly shows that some individuals with autism who appear to be low-functioning have real abilities. Elizabeth's first words when she was able to type were 'Agony. I need to talk.'"--<b>Temple Grandin</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author<br/><br/>"Simply astonishing! Together mother and daughter walk through the bewildering maze of autism and end up producing a heartrending and wonder-filled story. Get this book."--<b>Richard J. Foster</b>, author of <i>Celebration of Discipline</i> and <i>Streams of Living Water<br/></i> <br/>"Many people underestimate the capacity for learning and growing in children with autism. Elizabeth was determined to communicate and express what she held deep inside. And Virginia never lost hope that her daughter would one day find her voice."--<b>Suzanne Wright</b>, cofounder of Autism Speaks<br/> <br/>"Elizabeth is a true inspiration, and her beautiful poetry allows her to share her message so people notice her for who she is and not what people expect her to be."--<b>Jenny McCarthy</b>, president of Generation Rescue and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author<br/><br/>"A brilliant look inside a brilliant child whose illuminating story will entertain and inform all of us who seek to grasp the dimensions of human intelligence and perseverance."--<b>Sidney M. Baker, MD</b>, founder of Autism360.org and Defeat Autism Now!<br/><br/>"A brilliant reminder that through our work we have the privilege of seeing some of the most profound examples of courage, determination, and the depth of human potential."--<b>Dr. Theodosia Paclawskyj, PhD, BCBA</b>, assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Elizabeth M. Bonker </b>is a teen with autism who cannot speak but who writes deeply revealing poetry, which was featured on PBS's <i>Religion & Ethics Newsweekly</i>.<br/><br/><b>Virginia G. Breen</b> is the mother of three children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. She has spread Elizabeth's message of hope on television with PBS, Fox News, and <i>The 700 Club</i>, and through a TEDMED talk at the Kennedy Center.<br/><br/>Visit www.iaminherebook.com for more.
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