{"product_id":"i-am-in-here-paperback","title":"I Am in Here - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth M. Bonker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVirginia G. Breen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe 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.'\" \u003cbr\u003eDespite 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Am in Here\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth M. Bonker \u003c\/b\u003eis a thirteen-year-old young lady with autism who cannot yet speak but who writes deeply revealing poetry, which was featured on PBS's \u003ci\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Ethics Newsweekly\u003c\/i\u003e. She excels in school with an educational aide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirginia G. Breen \u003c\/b\u003eis the mother of three beautiful children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. Besides working to heal her children, Virginia is a venture capitalist investing in high-tech companies, and she sits on both corporate and nonprofit boards. She studied computer science at Harvard, business at Columbia, and philosophy in Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth and Virginia live in northern New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Am in Here\u003c\/i\u003e is at once heartbreaking and powerfully inspirational. Elizabeth and Virginia together find their way down the mystifying corridors of autism and arrive in a place of communication through poignant and memorable poetry. It is a lesson in life, love, determination, and awe.--\u003cb\u003eTom Brokaw\u003c\/b\u003e, NBC News\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"--\u003cb\u003eRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, environmentalist and founder of Waterkeeper Alliance; author of \u003ci\u003eCrimes Against Nature\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSaint Francis of Assisi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"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.'\"--\u003cb\u003eTemple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"--\u003cb\u003eRichard J. Foster\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCelebration of Discipline\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStreams of Living Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Many people underestimate the capacity for learning and growing in children with autism. Elizabeth was determined to communicate and express what she held deep inside. And Virginia never lost hope that her daughter would one day find her voice.\"--\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, cofounder of Autism Speaks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"--\u003cb\u003eJenny McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e, president of Generation Rescue and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A brilliant look inside a brilliant child whose illuminating story will entertain and inform all of us who seek to grasp the dimensions of human intelligence and perseverance.\"--\u003cb\u003eSidney M. Baker, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Autism360.org and Defeat Autism Now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A brilliant reminder that through our work we have the privilege of seeing some of the most profound examples of courage, determination, and the depth of human potential.\"--\u003cb\u003eDr. Theodosia Paclawskyj, PhD, BCBA\u003c\/b\u003e, assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Kennedy Krieger Institute and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth M. Bonker \u003c\/b\u003eis a teen with autism who cannot speak but who writes deeply revealing poetry, which was featured on PBS's \u003ci\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Ethics Newsweekly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirginia G. Breen\u003c\/b\u003e is the mother of three children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. She has spread Elizabeth's message of hope on television with PBS, Fox News, and \u003ci\u003eThe 700 Club\u003c\/i\u003e, and through a TEDMED talk at the Kennedy Center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit www.iaminherebook.com for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.98 x 5.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42705824743487,"sku":"9780800723330","price":31.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ae87cd5caac9fba908550ca30828296c.webp?v=1765038194","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/i-am-in-here-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}