Last week I came across an opportunity, thanks to Tammy, to review a book for Dan E. Burns. The book’s name is “Saving Ben”. The pic with this post, is, of course, me proudly holding my copy of the book.
I prefer to begin my review with my impression of the book itself and the author. The name of the book drew me to it. The cover is what made me want to immediately open the book and begin reading. When I got the book in the mail, I was excited. When I opened the package to reveal the treasure within, I couldn’t wait. I read 57 pages that day before I had to tear myself away to take care of other responsibilities.
The author being a man made me curious as to the side of a father in the rearing of a child. Women have no problem expressing their views on child-rearing. Fathers tend to have a problem with their emotions and with expressing their thoughts. Dan Burns may have had a problem when he first thought about writing this book, only because of all it revealed, but he certainly grabbed the bull by the horns and got the job done.
I was thoroughly impressed that Dan could expose himself in such a raw fashion and allow us into his personal thoughts and experiences as a father and a human being. As many of you who have been following the blog know, I am not the parent of an autistic child. I am a guest author who is learning what these parents must endure. “Saving Ben” could not have put it more plainly and more clear.
Dan could grab the hearts and attention of parents across the globe simply because he wrote the book from a father’s point of view. But he didn’t just write the story…he wrote the story incredibly well. He poured himself into it and gave us a raw and aching view of his and Ben’s lives. I had no problem at all following his explanations, empathising with his situation, and feeling as though I needed to be there personally to give both Dan and Ben a hug and cheer them on. Dan E. Burns is an amazing author and an awesome Dad.
Please don’t read the book just because you might have or know an autistic child. Any parent can gain from the loyalty and love of this parent to his child, from their pitfalls and determination. I highly recommend “Saving Ben” to any book lover.
Giveaway is for 1 book, Saving Ben. This Giveaway will run from September 14, 2009 to September 27, 2009. There will be 1 winner. The winner will be announced on September 28, 2009. This giveaway is for USA only. Below are rules for entering this giveaway. Good luck.
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