The Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from My Silent Son
Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann's son Jonah from teaching her some of life's most valuable lessons. The Accidental Teacher, a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery rather than illness, uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom. It explains the realities of life with a largely nonverbal son and explores the frustrations and triumphs of the Lehmann family as Jonah grew into a young adult. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been personally...
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A mother's honest, unvarnished, and touching memoir about the life lessons she learned from a son with autism
Acknowledgments xiiiIntroduction xviiChapter 1 Missed Milestones 1Chapter 2 The "Alphabet Soup" of Special Needs 13Chapter 3 "Celebrating Jonah" 25Chapter 4 Jonah's "Angels" 35Chapter 5 A Bargain with G-d 49Chapter 6 School Days 61Chapter 7 "Stop Banging the Corn" - Learning a New Vernacular 73Chapter 8 No Quick Fix 85Chapter 9 Mother or Martyr? 97Chapter 10 Bittersweet 107Chapter 11 Letting Go 119Chapter 12 "Cows in Canada" 129Chapter 13 Jonah Now 139Chapter 14 Every Child is Born to Matter 149
