A Mommy, a Daddy, Two Sisters, and a Jimmy: Autism and the Difference It Makes

By Richard D. Bucher

This brutally honest, open, and real love story, wrapped around research, unfolds over four decades. Full of surprises, heartaches, and joy, it sheds light on the innermost feelings of a family coming to grips with autism. But there is more to this story. Jimmy's doctors, pastors, friends, and countless others share their insights as well.While this family's journey is full of challenges, it's far from tragic. And in each chapter, bits of new research show that this family is not at all unique. Like many affected by autism, family members struggle to cope and bounce back, and eventually learn to come together and do what they can to change the world in which they live; a world that can be misinformed and judgmental. As one reviewer wrote, "the book and Jimmy give hope that autistic individuals and their families cannot only survive, they can thrive.""Dr. Bucher, with his remarkable family, does more than share his family's experiences. He deftly illustrates their innermost feelings; he draws me into their world. This book should not only be read by parents and educators of children with autism, it should be read by anyone who has the desire to truly understand the joys and the challenges faced by families affected by autism. The Buchers exemplify the journey faced by all such families."--Bill Moss, Executive Director of The Linwood Center (see www.linwoodcenter.org)"When I was little, people would ask me about my family and whether I had any brothers or sisters. I would answer, 'I have a mommy, a daddy, a sister, and a Jimmy." I said this because he is not your everyday brother who picks on you and puts gum in your hair. He buys me presents and gives me hugs and kisses, and when I was little he sang to me.'--the sister (Suzy)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731047800
• ISBN13: 9781731047809
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"