Overview
Find hope and inspiration for a more inclusive world with this thought-provoking book, He Ain't Heavy (He's My Son) Part II. Thirteen years after her first book was published, Dr. Dana Jones-Meggett explores the path she and her son walked together as they navigated his life with autism. In Part II of this powerful and insightful journey, she reveals how people with disabilities have historically been treated along with the specifics surrounding her son's medical teams. She also shares information about her son's transition into adulthood as a man of color with a disability in today's social climate. Dr. Jones-Meggett's story of conquering insurmountable challenges while ensuring the best for her son is also a call to embrace the concept of inclusion and to understand we all have a purpose.
Full Product Details
Author: Dana R Jones-Meggett
Publisher: Dta
Imprint: Dta
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9781936042098
ISBN 10: 1936042096
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 22 March 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Readers will gain insight into caring for those living with disabilities, and a deeper understanding and heightened empathy. Readers will walk away from this book deeply affected by the unfairness in the world and with a changed outlook regarding what is ability, what's valuable in society, and who decides the answers to these questions."" -BookLife ""Encouraging and a true picture of a parent's love and the lengths to which she'll go to advocate for her child. This book provides guidance and advice that I frequently share with families facing similar challenges. It's with great enthusiasm that I endorse Part II, in which we continue to learn about ASD and follow their journey of faith, love, hope, and perseverance."" -Dr. Myckieala Cooper ""I highly recommend this book to all families as well as autism professionals for inspiration and early intervention. This book is definitely a great resource for autism families and professionals."" -Meochia Clayton, Autism Parent and Advocate ""A must-read for those caring for a loved one with a disability. It was riveting, inspirational, and touches deep within your soul. Do we all have a disability? Read this book and find out!"" -Anita B., Veteran"
Readers will gain insight into caring for those living with disabilities, and a deeper understanding and heightened empathy. Readers will walk away from this book deeply affected by the unfairness in the world and with a changed outlook regarding what is ability, what's valuable in society, and who decides the answers to these questions. -BookLife Encouraging and a true picture of a parent's love and the lengths to which she'll go to advocate for her child. This book provides guidance and advice that I frequently share with families facing similar challenges. It's with great enthusiasm that I endorse Part II, in which we continue to learn about ASD and follow their journey of faith, love, hope, and perseverance. -Dr. Myckieala Cooper I highly recommend this book to all families as well as autism professionals for inspiration and early intervention. This book is definitely a great resource for autism families and professionals. -Meochia Clayton, Autism Parent and Advocate A must-read for those caring for a loved one with a disability. It was riveting, inspirational, and touches deep within your soul. Do we all have a disability? Read this book and find out! -Anita B., Veteran
