‘This book is the true story of a boy called Luke. It is his story, but because we are his family, it is our story too. Almost every aspect of Luke’s behaviour is unwrapped in terms that both professionals and parents alike will find helpful. His labels came slowly, separately and in many ways too late….’
‘Luke
has so many labels that he had his own business cards printed with all the
letters after his name. Like a lot of children on the autistic spectrum,
he is hell on two legs: -
Our MP and GP have both contributed to this book. It is both factual and anecdotal, covering his education, or more specifically the lack of specialist education in our county of Wiltshire and medical issues including MMR, Ritalin and its’ effect from both mine and Luke’s perspective. There are helpful tips from Luke about all aspects of his life and I am passionate about changing people’s perception of the behaviour associated with autism.
‘Dear Jan,
It was great to see Luke in the House of Commons yesterday and he seemed in fine form. I was very excited to read about the book you have written about him and I would be honoured to write a foreword for it.’
James Gray MP
‘I feel honoured that Luke has chosen me as his hero and recommend this book as a moving and searingly honest account of one boy who has risen above the difficulties of autism with the help of his family. I read in the book that as a little boy Luke insisted on being called Nigel and wouldn’t answer to anything else! The day that Luke and I met at the NEC Birmingham Autosport show in January 2002 was apparently the only time in his life to date that he has been lost for words! This is a book that demonstrates how brave parents are and is a truly riveting read.’
Nigel Mansell, British F1 Racing Driver and World Champion
