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I Am in Here: The Journey of a Child with Autism Who Cannot Speak but Finds Her Voice Audiobook
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She looked into my eyes and blinked hers slowly and deliberately, like a stroke victim, to show me that although she couldn't speak, she understood what I was saying to her. I stroked her hair softly. 'I know you're in there, honey,' I told her. 'We'll get you out". Despite the horror of seeing fifteen-month-old Elizabeth slip away into autism, her mother knew that her bright little girl was still in there. When Elizabeth eventually learned to communicate, first by using a letterboard and later by typing, the poetry she wrote became proof of a glorious, life-affirming victory for this young girl and her family. I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.
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"I really enjoyed this book. It is a very emotional journey of a young lady with Autism and how she finds her voice. I learned a lot about Autism and the types of research that is currently underway! I am amazed at all that they have linked to this phenomenon!"
— Deana (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Elizabeth is a true inspiration, and her beautiful poetry allows her to share her message so people notice her for who she is and not what people expect her to be.”
— Jenny McCarthy, New York Times bestselling author, founder of Generation Rescue -
“Elizabeth's beautiful poetry clearly shows that some individuals with autism who appear to be low-functioning have real abilities. Elizabeth’s first words when she was able to type were ‘Agony. I need to talk.’”
— Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author -
“Simply astonishing! Together mother and daughter walk through the bewildering maze of autism and end up producing a heartrending and wonder-filled story. Get this book.”
— Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline -
“At once heartbreaking and powerfully inspirational.”
— Tom Brokaw -
“A powerful reminder that we all face battles in life, and together we can triumph. Elizabeth's story will inspire you to be victorious in your own battle, whatever it may be.”
— Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
I Am in Here Listener Reviews
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" Truly amazing!! Elizabeth give's hope and awareness to Autism. I loved her poetry and how she used it to speak her mind!! "
— Tak, 7/10/2013 -
" excellent book, loved the poetry that the girl wrote, she was able to explain her journey with autism. "
— Christal, 5/12/2013 -
" I was moved by the story of this family and thought the book was well written. It was hard for me to believe some of it because I am such a skeptic, but I'm sure it is accurate. I like learning about autism and reading memoirs, so it was a good fit for me. "
— Pat, 10/2/2012
About the Authors
Elizabeth M. Bonker is a teenager with autism who cannot yet speak but who writes deeply revealing poetry that has been featured on PBS’s Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. She excels in mainstream public school with an educational aide.
Virginia G. Breen is the mother of three beautiful children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. Besides working to heal her children, she is a venture capitalist investing in high-tech companies, and she sits on both corporate and nonprofit boards. Previously, she studied computer science at Harvard, business at Columbia, and eastern philosophies in Singapore. She now studies relentlessly at the School of Autism. She lives with her family in New Jersey.
About Cassandra Campbell
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.