Prose

Linda’s book takes us to the heart of living with a child with on the autism spectrum, inviting us to see life through the eyes of others. Brooks chronicles her life with her son from his birth, covering the early years, and the teen years through to adulthood—ending with his fearless flight into manhood.  The last section, ’Wings to fly’ focuses on the struggles faced by adults on the spectrum and their families with an informative, scientific approach.

In an unflinching account Brooks poignantly captures the struggle of living with a child who appears to see the world through broken glass.  A roller coaster ride from the bizarre to the obscene, encompassing the poetic and the hilarious, heartache and joy. The narrative embraces the muddled stumbling between two worlds—worlds that seem so desperately different at first glance. This is a story bout a boy obsessed with the unfathomable and a mother obsessed with understanding him. 

This book is about celebration.

I am very pleased to be involved with Linda’s book. I think we both have a very important message and I certainly endorse Linda’s positive approach. I know it will change the lives of many families.  Professor Tony Attwood