Raising Blaze : A Mother and Son's Long, Strange Journey into Autism by Debra Ginsberg (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Raising Blaze : Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World, Paperback by Ginsberg, Debra, ISBN 0060004339, ISBN-13 9780060004330, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The author shares her experiences of raising her unusual son, whose unique perspectives and savant-like talents caused him to be repeatedly labeled and misdiagnosed throughout his childhood.
Reviews"A stirring record of a mother's battle fought with zest, humor, and love." -- Kirkus Reviews "It is a journey...filled with humor and horror and above all, honesty. Ginsberg...is a gifted writer." -- San Diego Union-Tribune "This is an unusual and fascinating memoir ." -- Publishers Weekly, It is a journey…filled with humor and horror and above all, honesty. Ginsberg…is a gifted writer., It is a journey...filled with humor and horror and above all, honesty. Ginsberg...is a gifted writer.
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SynopsisWhen you have a child that doesn't fit in, what do you do? Debra Ginsberg knew that her son, Blaze, was unique from the moment he was born in 1987. What she didn't know was that Blaze's differences would be regarded by the outside world not as gifts, but as impediments to social and academic success. Blaze never crawled. He just got up and walked when he turned one. He called his mother 'Zsa Zsa' until he was three. By kindergarten, he loved the music of Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald. He fears butterflies and is fascinated by garbage trucks. With the same honesty that made Waiting a success, Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World chronicles Debra's experience in raising a child who has defied definition by the host of professionals who have sought to label his differences. Ginsberg introduces us to a remarkable child and her own unusual childhood. She writes about a family which shows us the redemptive power of faith, humour and love., When you have a child that doesn't fit in, what do you do Debra Ginsberg knew that her son, Blaze, was unique from the moment he was born in 1987. What she didn't know was that Blaze's differences would be regarded by the outside world not as gifts, but as impediments to social and academic success. Blaze never crawled. He just got up and walked when he turned one. He called his mother 'Zsa Zsa' until he was three. By kindergarten, he loved the music of Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald. He fears butterflies and is fascinated by garbage trucks. With the same honesty that made Waiting a success, Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World chronicles Debra's experience in raising a child who has defied definition by the host of professionals who have sought to label his differences. Ginsberg introduces us to a remarkable child and her own unusual childhood. She writes about a family which shows us the redemptive power of faith, humour and love.