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My Dreams, Challenges and Joys: Raising an autistic child to adulthood Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

My Dreams, Challenges and Joys is a heartwarming story about a family's struggle to find happiness for their autistic daughter, Diana. Their uncertaintly and fear of change lead to a turn-around in communication, and their prankster daughter's antics will not only having you laughing, but inspired as well. They came a long way as a family, as this child gave them their unending strength to go on.
Despite society's views and discriminations, Diana has
become her own person.
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About the Author

Linda A. Jannazzo was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, New York. She is a breast cancer survivor since 1999. Due to her compassion for the autistic community, she initiated fundraising endeavors and volunteered for crisis interventions with families of autistic children. She also worked in the social work field with those with mental illness and the homeless population. Everyone who knows her, appreciates her sense of humor as well as her inspiration to others. As she is passionately involved in her autistic daughter's life, she wrote the book, "My Dreams, Challenges and Joys" with a mix of humor and inspiration in an effort to bring hope and emotional awareness to other families of autistic children.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LU5OSVG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Linda A. Jannazzo; 2nd edition (July 14, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1021 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 77 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Linda A. Jannazzo, was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, New York. She is a breast cancer survivor since 1999. Due to her compassion for the autistic community, she initiated fundraising endeavors and volunteered for crisis interventions with families of autistic children. She also worked in the social work field with those with mental illness and the homeless population. Everyone who knows her, appreciates her sense of humor as well as her inspiration to others. As she is passionately involved in her Autistic daughters life, she wrote the book, "My Dreams, Challenges and Joys" with a mix of humor and inspiration in an effort to bring hope and emotional awareness to other families of Autistic children.

I love to cruise, I love getting together with my friends and family, I adore our cat Bootsie, I love to eat out, shop 'til I drop, and will always love doo-wop!

"My Dreams, Challenges and Joys" was WRITTEN FOR THE YOUNGER PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND SPECIAL NEEDS. It has a 4 (out of 5) star review from Foreword Clarion and a great review from Kirkus, two of the most prestigious book review houses in the United States. The author's short story IS FUNNY, INSPIRING, ENLIGHTENING AND WILL BRING HOPE TO YOUR HEART.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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27 global ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
A very well written memoir that held my attention from beginning to end. The love for her daughter Diana is so very evident. The determination shown by Linda and her husband to establish a community designed to care for those with autism, filling the need for continuing care in a loving environment which allows them to reach their fullest potential, is amazing. Read the book in one sitting and can't wait for the next book to be written.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013
This is a wonderful, heartwarming story of the author's challenges (and joys) of raising an autistic daughter. Once I started reading, I could not stop until I finished the book. A rare look into the life of a family meeting the needs of their very special daughter!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
Linda A. Jannazzo's book that i purchased from amazon.com was beautifully written and brought me HOPE for all other parents out there for their disabled children. Very inspiring and funny too! delisajanice@optonline.net
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
The Pony Tail Maker is made of plastic which is expected..After coaxing your pony tail through it, with the help of your fingers, it works.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
THIS WAS A WELL WRITTEN STORY OF A FAMILY DEALING WITH A HORRIFIC ISSUE, AUTISUM, LONG BEFORE IT WAS SO IDENTIFIED AS NOW. mAKES YOU LAUGH, MAKES YOU CRY, THE STORY IS REAL.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
I think it is going to be a very interesting read because it was written by a friend of mine.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
So well written! So glad Bob and I knew you, Frank, Philly, your family, and most of all Dee, at the beginning of your journey.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
The book was a very heartwarming and it kept my interest. It was a true story and very interesting to read

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Eileen godden
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2014
very good as I have a six year old autistic grandson
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