Different

The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him

De: Sally Clarkson, Nathan Clarkson

Narrado por: Nathan Clarkson, Rudy Sanda, Virginia Wolf

Nathan was different and Sally knew it. From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens - one that often caused him to be labeled as "bad", "troubled", or someone in need of "fixing". Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan's differences could be part of an intentional design from a loving Creator with a plan for his life. She trusted that the things that made him different were the very things that could make him great.

Join Sally and Nathan as they share their stories from a personal perspective as mother and son. If you are in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child, or if you're an adult trying to make sense of your differences, you'll find deep insight, resonance, and encouragement in this book. Dare to love and nurture the "different" one in your life.

©2016 Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson (P)2017 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Reading the unique perspectives of both mother and child is powerful. Moreover, the love that flows throughout this book makes even the most difficult experiences hope-filled and encouraging. I cannot recommend Different enough!" (Shawna Wingert, author of Everyday Autism)

Fantastic!

My wife and I loved those book. Powerful and encouraging. Taught us both a lot!

Very Encouraging

I love that Nathan read his side of the story. I love knowing that I’m not alone and kids aren’t easy, and just their honesty throughout the entire book.

Insightful for Families

This is a bit more of a shared memoir than parenting book. However, I found it insightful and encouraging just the same.

Phenomenal

This was such a moving story and I’m so thankful Nathan and Sally decided to share it! It has truly inspired me for figuring our life with my own out of the box child.

Different mama with a different boy

This book is the most encouraging book I have read as a mom. As a mom I appreciate Sally! Nathan thank you.

For All Nonstandard Learners and those who love tbrm

I love the honesty and openness of these two! What a gift to all of us who learn and process in ways that are easily misunderstood. And what a gift to all parents who want to cultivate the hearts of their children to help them grow and thrive!

Helpful

Helpful messages, could relate, but too religious.
Narrators voices irritating especially the mothers, but ok book

"Wow! Thank you Jesus"

That was the first phrase I uttered out loud within the first several minutes of this book! I am only 4 chapters into this book and I do not want to put it down. I find myself laughing with hearing Nathan's thoughts as he replays memories as if I hear our own son's voice saying it. He shows a different side that we hadn't realized was going on from his perspective that our son likely feels but cannot express yet. The love for God and his unique purpose that Sally & Clay cultured in Nathan is what we strive for in our own children but can quickly get lost in the daily struggles of special children. I'm excited to finish this and have already started implementing some strategies that helped this family. I feel renewed joy and peace looking at our "different" son with new eyes. I'm sure I will be reading this now than once as we walk this special journey and would suggest this to any other parent who may feel exasperated and benefit from the reminder of how special each of us are made in the perfection of our Creator.

A blessing

This book was a glimpse of hope for this weary mom of a different child. Exactly what I needed at this point in our journey. Thank you for sharing your story.

Wow. What a book!!!

I understand my grandon better now. TY for this book. it is Wesone and enjoyable.