Forever Boy

A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

By: Kate Swenson

Narrated by: Kate Swenson

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love

When Kate Swenson’s son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability.

At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion of having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn’t the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance—and ultimately joy. In Forever Boy, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.

touching and educational

Thankful for the education one gets about autism. It also clearly explains the struggles and the blessing of what a mother goes through when accepting the Autism journey.

Great book of personal experience

I loved the openness of this family and their experiences. I have been recommending it to coworkers and families. I could listen to it again!

Every human should read this book

I couldn’t put it down. Everyone needs to read this book. It’s is an amazing story about courage, love, hope & never giving up. It raises awareness and teaches so much about the world of autism. It will make you smile, laugh, cry, and but most importantly teach you about compassion in understanding exactly what families with Autistic children go though. It’s a beautifully written, compelling and amazing story about this families reliance and courage to never give up & do what is best for them. I loved this book. ❤️

Relatable

I've followed Kate's page Finding Cooper's Voice for a while now. I've also joined her supporter page Coop's Troop. Hers and Cooper's story is so relatable. I felt like she was writing about parts of my life, as I too have a son with autism. I am so thankful she shared herbs and Cooper's story. It helps me to know that I am not alone in my journey. That there are others out there going through the same thing as me. 💕

A must read for all!

I think everyone needs to hear this story. I am so greatful to hear the Audible version as well as have the hard copy because hearing Kate speak those words was simply amazing. Hearing Kate speak words I've only ever said in my head and have someone else say it too made me feel not alone. I've been following Kate for years before my own son was diagnosed with Autism. she helped me through the first year and here we are year 2 in our Autism journey and this book comes out. what a blessing it & Kate, Cooper and their Family have been to me and my son.