Torn Fish: A Mother, Her Autistic Son, and Their Shared Humanity

By Phyllis Mannan

Book Overview

What does happen when a child with autism grows up? Torn Fish, based on the author's experiences with her 43-year-old autistic son, invites you to see how David's mind works and how his inability to communicate or understand feelings impacts his daily life and relationships. Phyllis Mannan also offers insight from her years of struggling to make decisions for her son that are safe, helpful, and--she hopes--close to what he desires, all the while trying to make, and keep, a connection with him.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986402206
• ISBN13: 9780986402203
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Fairhaven Books
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"