My Wonky Kid

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book My Wonky Kid by Carol Overend, AuthorHouse UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carol Overend ISBN: 9781496998323
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK Publication: February 20, 2015
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK Language: English
Author: Carol Overend
ISBN: 9781496998323
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
Publication: February 20, 2015
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK
Language: English

The true, heartbreaking struggle of a boys journey from childhood to adulthood is captured here through the eyes of his mother. This compelling and moving journey follows Sam through the onset of the emotional and behavioural disorder that shadows him through preschool, primary, and secondary education, along with the exclusions they incur. The damaging spiral of rejection continues through behavioural correction centres and residential school and, as he gets older, college, drugs, violence, attempted suicides, law courts, and ultimately prison. It is also an inspirational story of a family brought to the edge of endurance; of bonds stretched to the breaking point; of a stepfathers struggle to let go of his own child, accept two others, and learn to love again; and of a brothers indomitable resilience to rise above the all-encompassing chaos and destruction surrounding him, to survive and succeed on his own path. Sams long, uncompromising determination to push everyone and everything away met his mothers equally unwavering determination to fight, not only for her son but for her family. He has been her greatest teacher. Poignant, thought-provoking, and intense, this raw, no-holds-barred story will make you laugh and cry.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The true, heartbreaking struggle of a boys journey from childhood to adulthood is captured here through the eyes of his mother. This compelling and moving journey follows Sam through the onset of the emotional and behavioural disorder that shadows him through preschool, primary, and secondary education, along with the exclusions they incur. The damaging spiral of rejection continues through behavioural correction centres and residential school and, as he gets older, college, drugs, violence, attempted suicides, law courts, and ultimately prison. It is also an inspirational story of a family brought to the edge of endurance; of bonds stretched to the breaking point; of a stepfathers struggle to let go of his own child, accept two others, and learn to love again; and of a brothers indomitable resilience to rise above the all-encompassing chaos and destruction surrounding him, to survive and succeed on his own path. Sams long, uncompromising determination to push everyone and everything away met his mothers equally unwavering determination to fight, not only for her son but for her family. He has been her greatest teacher. Poignant, thought-provoking, and intense, this raw, no-holds-barred story will make you laugh and cry.

More books from AuthorHouse UK

Cover of the book The Happy Place by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Five Husbands for Margherita by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Sex Without Intercourse by Carol Overend
Cover of the book The Kingdom of Tulopis and Me by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Tell the Truth as It Is by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Through the Eyes of a Grandmother by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Exit by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Dear Selene by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Stop the Worlds Chronic Killers by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Panorama by Carol Overend
Cover of the book The Blue Rose at Twilight by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Don't Worry by Carol Overend
Cover of the book The End of Heresy by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Why Marriages Do Not Last by Carol Overend
Cover of the book Woody's World Turns Left....Into Australia by Carol Overend
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy