Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never [Paperback]

Lisa B. Elliott (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1931282129 | ISBN-13: 978-1931282123 | Publication Date: September 20, 2002 | Edition: illustrated edition

From swim meets to Chinese restaurants, from school to church, to birthday parties, and everything in between, this book gives the reader a genuine look at the everyday lives of the members of the Elliott family. You will find yourself having several aha moments during this easy-to-read, sometimes funny, but always sincere, journey into the Asperger experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I found myself having several 'aha' moments during this sometimes funny, always sincere, journey into the Asperger experience. -- Becky Heinrichs, mother of an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome and author of upcoming book, Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying

Lisa's book should be read by every professional and family member involved with a child with autism spectrum disorders. -- Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Lisa's joyous reminiscences paint vivid pictures also of a parent's self-discoveries. This book is for everyone! --Norm Ledgin, author Diagnosing Jefferson, Asperger's and Self-Esteem

About the Author

Lisa Elliott holds a finance degree from Indiana University's School of Business. She worked as a bond trader from 1987 to 1995. Since leaving the bond market, she has concentrated her efforts on parenting and writing. She and her husband, Mike, live in Indianapolis with their three children, Charlie, Clark and Elizabeth. Clark was identified as having Asperger Syndrome in 2000. In 2002 while writing Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never, Lisa returned to school to get her teaching license from St. Mary of the Woods College. Lisa continues writing and speaking to raise awareness about autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company; illustrated edition edition (September 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282129
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282123
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,536,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Inspirational and Enlightening, October 6, 2002

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Marilyn Palmer (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never (Paperback)

This book is a must read for any parent, educational professional, or grandparent. It is a collection of stories that offers a view into one family's life as they reflect on their autistic/Asperger's child. For some, this book will provide comfort while others will hopefully gain understanding and enlightenment. The author graciously invites you into her world with all its' challenges and rewards. It reminds us all that each child is unique; someone to be treasured, cultivated, and loved. She reminds all parents that we are part of a community where we need to judge less and support more. Many stories I could relate to directly while others I gained inspiration from this family's courage, patience, perseverance, and love. I had a hard time putting the book down.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL BOOK ~ ONE OF THE BEST, April 23, 2007

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This review is from: Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never (Paperback)

This is absolutely one of the best books I have read on Asperger Syndrome! When our son was diagnosed two years ago, I read and read and read as many books as I could on AS. Many were way over my head as they were so technical, some were hard to follow, several seemed to focus mainly on the negatives . . . EMBARRASSED OFTEN, ASHAMED NEVER IS THE PERFECT READ FOR A PARENT WITH A NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILD OR FOR AN EDUCATOR.

When our son was first diagnosed, we weren't sure about the diagnosis as we had never heard of Aspergers. We researched on the internet and thought, "okay, this is familiar, maybe so." We read this book and thought, "WOW, THIS IS OUR SON!"

The title and the theme of the book fit our life . . . we are often embarrassed but we are never, ever ashamed. Be sure to buy this one, you won't regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reader from Florida, January 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never (Paperback)

Embarrassed Often Ashamed Never is an easy to read book. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down until I was finished. I found this book full of "human real life" stories that touched my heart. As I was reading I could picture in my mind just what was actually happening in the story she was telling. I appreciate the openess that Lisa and her family shared with us in the book. One of my friends that works with children in the school that have Asperger Syndrome recommend that I read the book so as a parent working in the school it would give me a better understanding of some of our special children. Now I try to look at situations through their eyes when I'm helping out at school. Everyone should read this book.