In So Many Words

I generally find myself reading fiction when I want a break, but sometimes an inspirational book with stories about other families is a wonderful thing. As a Christian, I also appreciate reading about others who have dealt with issues of faith related to having a child with a disability.

There are many books like this available now – here are a few:

General

• Autism Heroes: Portraits of Families Meeting the Challenge by Barbara Firestone, PhD
• Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara and Karen Simmons
• A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism: Stories of Hope and Everyday Success edited by Colleen Sell
• The Elephant in the Playroom: Ordinary Parents Write Intimately and Honestly About Raising Kids with Special Needs by Denise Brodey (I have seen this one mentioned by several other autism bloggers this month.)
• You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities edited by Stanley Klein and Kim Schive

Devotional/Prayer

• Angel Behind the Rocking Chair: Stories of Hope in Unexpected Places by Pam Vredevelt
• Finding God in Autism: A Forty Day Devotional for Parents of Autistic Children by Kathy Medina
• His Name is Joel: Searching for God in a Son’s Disability by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc
• Special Strength for Special Parents: 31 Days of Spiritual Therapy for Parents of Special Needs Children by Nina Fuller (Added on 4/19/08)

Related Posts:

• Guest Post: The Story Behind Remembering You
• Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber
• 2011 Reads – Books 11-15