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About the Book

Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy

From the creator of Finding Cooper's Voice comes a powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love.

Kate Swenson's oldest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with nonverbal autism when he was three years old. Kate had always dreamed of having the perfect family and wasn't prepared for raising a child with a disability. Over the years, she felt the frustration and exhaustion from having to fight for your child in a world stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience and personal growth, she learned that Cooper wasn't the one who needed to change. She was.

It was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance --- and, ultimately, joy. Because of Cooper, Kate became the person and the mother she was truly meant to be. Now she offers support and connection to others on this path. In FOREVER BOY, she shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.

Audiobook available, read by Kate Swenson

Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
by Kate Swenson

  • Publication Date: March 19, 2024
  • Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Park Row
  • ISBN-10: 0778387143
  • ISBN-13: 9780778387145