Marguerite Elisofon’s memoir of raising her two remarkable children is heartbreaking, honest, and filled with humor. “My Picture Perfect Family is a beautiful story of parental love and resilience.
A read not to be missed.” Jacob Miller, award-winning poet and author of The Last Word This first book from Marguerite Elisofon is a hard-earned victory, exploring heretofore inadequately touched territory that boldly delves into challenging content with a uniquely heartwarming touch that is both poignant and probative. “My Picture Perfect Family presents the powerful and engaging story of raising a child with autism, as well as a bittersweet memoir about family life.
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In My Picture Perfect Family, Marguerite Elisofon shares her family’s struggles and achievements with personal stories so close to the bone I felt I was the family cat curled up in a corner sometimes wanting to nuzzle, sometimes wanting to hide, but always wanting to come back for more.” Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life Together they face and steadfastly surmount a myriad of challenges related to the autism spectrum that no parenting book can prepare anyone for. “The Elisofons aren’t your average family. Just those who are doing the best they can to navigate the labyrinth of Autism Awesomeness!” Jesse Saperstein, autism advocate and author of Getting A Life With Asperger’s My Picture Perfect Family reminds us there is no such thing as a perfect family. As someone who continues to work through the challenges of Asperger’s syndrome, it was refreshing to root for Samantha and anticipate the victories that await her in adulthood. Marguerite Elisofon’s real-life account of her family’s journey is an example of what we should all strive for while celebrating the most ‘minuscule’ milestones and maintaining a sense of humor. “Therapies, education, and innovative programs will never be enough of a substitute for the support of a loving family. My Picture Perfect Family is an important read for parents and professionals connected to the world of autism.”Īllison Kleinman, Founding Director of the Jack & Shirley Silver Center for Special Needs Marguerite Elisofon’s tells her story of how, through persistence, courage, creativity and humor, she and her husband recognized and strengthened the gifts of their unique twin children. “This relevant depiction of navigating the world with a child growing up with autism encourages, educates and inspires. Parents will read, learn, and be both inspired and assisted.” Don Kerson, MD, author of Getting Unstuck: Unraveling the Knot of Attention, Depression, and Trauma The (autism) spectrum is far wider and more complex than previously appreciated and My Picture Perfect Family adds to our understanding of how we must go about bringing out the best in, and releasing the potential of, this varied complex and interesting group of individuals.
“This is a timely and important work about a topic that is going to be more and more a subject of interest in the intellectual marketplace. It's an optimistic and inspiring illustration that if you refuse to give up or give in, you can, indeed, achieve your dreams." Margaret Poggi, Director of LearningSpring School “My Picture Perfect Family tells the spirited and honest story of how Marguerite Elisofon and her family successfully found their way through life with a child on the autism spectrum. Harry Wachs, Founder of The Vision & Conceptual Development Center and co-author of Thinking Goes to School Every time I saw Samantha, I felt I was taking a nail out of her coffin.” Dr. The explosive 10-year-old who made no eye contact, talked to imaginary friends and turned out the lights in my office, blossomed into a beautiful 18-year-old who was able to go to college. “My Picture Perfect Family is the story of a family’s dedication to helping their daughter succeed against all odds.