Finally, a book to share with those well-meaning friends, family and co-workers, who think that autism can be described, "in a nutshell." Whether you are a family with autism, or you just want to play one on TV, this book is sure to enlighten and entertain. In her personal collection of 101 stories, this autism mama bear fearlessly guides the reader through much of the good, the bad, and the ugly of this complicated disorder (and of course the messy, the hilarious and the heartbreaking too). So buckle up kids, because over the years, this family's life with severe autism has been quite an interesting ride A must read for anyone looking to understand unconditional love in its purest form.