Different

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

By: Sally Clarkson, Nathan Clarkson

Narrated by: Nathan Clarkson, Rudy Sanda, Virginia Wolf

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

"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.

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!

this book describes my son's battle perfectly

Thank you Nathan so much for being willing to put your story out there. My son is already 17 years old and because of your book, I finally begin to understand my son and his battles. With God with us, my son and I now begin to have a battle plan to help him.

Needed this book for my “mama’s heart”

This book is exactly what I needed right now. I have been struggling with my son and this book brought some fresh air into the room.

The best parenting book I've ever read

This is the most helpful, heartfelt parenting book I've ever read. Such a powerful story.

This is also my story!

I'm a mom to amazing different kids. It hasn't been easy, but God has shown me that he loves my kids more than I do. I loved hearing both Nathan and Sally tell their story.

A healing balm to this momma

This book was a much needed encouragement to me a momma of two. One of which has epilepsy and, as a result of the epilepsy and medications, has a slow processing issue. He struggles with many things that others his age don’t always understand and many things brought on by the medications he has to take to slow down the almost daily seizures. I was able to relate with both Sally and Nathan on a personal level, sometimes bringing me to tears. Even though the diagnosis is different the feelings and struggles are very much the same. Thank you for bearing your personal struggles to encourage and minister to others!!!