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Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism Paperback – August 26, 2008

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The New York Times bestseller that is an inspiring "story of hope" (People) for parents of autistic children

One morning Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room and found him having a seizure. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until, after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes, one good doctor discovered that Evan is autistic.

With a foreword from Dr. David Feinberg, medical director of the Resnick Neuro-psychiatric Hospital at UCLA, and an introduction by Jerry J. Kartzinel, a top pediatric autism specialist, Louder Than Words follows Jenny as she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. Her story sheds much-needed light on autism through her own heartbreak, struggle, and ultimately hopeful example of how a parent can shape a child's life and happiness.

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“Another emotional and personal book that details other parents' struggles to heal their children with autism. McCarthy explains to doubters that no two children heal the same way and offers plenty of evidence to prove her point… The stories speak for themselves.”—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jenny McCarthy is the New York Times bestselling author of Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth, Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood, Life Laughs: The Naked Truth about Motherhood, Marriage, and Moving On, Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, Healing and Preventing Autism: A Complete Guide, and Stirring the Pot: My Recipe for Getting What You Want Out of Life.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Publishing Group; Reprint edition (August 26, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0452289807
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0452289802
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.51 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #538,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #497 in Biographies of People with Disabilities (Books)
- #609 in Children's Autism Spectrum
- #16,190 in Memoirs (Books)

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Jenny McCarthy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Belly Laughs, Baby Laughs, and Louder Than Words, among others. The former host of MTV's hugely popular dating show Singled Out, McCarthy began her career as a Playboy model, before launching a high-profile comedic television and film career. She has been featured everywhere, from Time magazine to the cover of Rolling Stone; has appeared on virtually every television talk show, from Larry King Live to Howard Stern; and is a frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She has also served as a spokesperson for Weight Watchers.

In addition to her work in the world of healing and preventing autism, she is the co-creator, with practicing speech/language pathologist Sarah Clifford Scheflen, of Teach2Talk, a series of DVDs for children.

Born in Chicago, McCarthy currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her son, Evan. You can follow her on Twitter @JennyMcCarthy.

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the author's honest and heartfelt storytelling, describing her feelings and situations in a relatable way. Readers praise the author as remarkable, caring, and brilliant. They also mention that the language is raw and authentic.

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85 customers mention "Readability"81 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They say it's an interesting story about a passionate and determined person. The book is described as an entertaining and fast read that leaves readers feeling less alone.

"...Bottom line: if you want an interesting, fast read, you will enjoy the book. You can definitely relate to at least one of her many hardships...." Read more

"...What an excellent book Jenny has written. I received it Thursday and read the entire book that day. I could not put it down...." Read more

"...It's a good read. If you're looking for medical advice, read a medical book - this is HER story. Period." Read more

"...This book gave me great insight into her everyday life. It was so well written that I finished it in 2 days, I couldn't put it down! Well done Jenny!..." Read more

68 customers mention "Insight"68 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and helpful. It helps them understand autism and guide their recovery journey. Readers praise the author's honest and empowering writing style, as well as her dedication to educating the public about autism. The book provides valuable advice and insight into the author's daily life.

"...But I am happy that they have at least brought a bit more awareness to Autism! Some families had never even heard of these treatments!..." Read more

"...For us - occupational therapy was effective and also fish oil and nutritional supplements - for others nothing works - but the point is to try...." Read more

"...This book gave me great insight into her everyday life. It was so well written that I finished it in 2 days, I couldn't put it down! Well done Jenny!..." Read more

"...Herein I think is the value of this book. It may give some insight to friends and families of those with autistic children... what goes on in our..." Read more

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Customers find the story moving, true, and heartwarming. They appreciate the author's brave storytelling and advice for those struggling with autism. The description is meaningful and persuasive. Overall, readers find the book interesting and inspiring.

"...It is a story of hope and the power of a loving Mother - or parent. And it's a good read...." Read more

"...WOW. I think the book contains a very true story. A story of a mother faced with something very very difficult...." Read more

"...I found this book as a source of inspiration and hope-especially with a diagnosis that can leave you feeling helpless and alone...." Read more

"I just finished Jenny's book, and while it is an interesting story, is told from a very selfish point of view...." Read more

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Customers find the book relatable and honest. They appreciate the author's ability to describe her feelings and situations clearly. The language is raw and honest, allowing readers to feel the author's emotions throughout the book. The story is about a passionate and determined mother, who faces overwhelming truths.

"...I appreciate Jenny's honesty and vulnerability that she expresses through this book...." Read more

"...It's honest, heartbreaking and funny - at times. I can't thank her enough for writing it." Read more

"...The author did a great job of communicating her emotions throughout the book - I could feel her frustration, her confusion, her sadness, her hope...." Read more

"...The book is encouraging and honest. There is a "what to do" section in the end. Smart orginization. I highly recommend." Read more

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Customers praise the author for her remarkable and intelligent writing. They find her to be a courageous mother with a big heart and brain. Readers appreciate her personal life and how she accurately conveys the joys, frustrations, fears, and tears of living with autism. They describe her as real, honest, and talented.

"...Well done Jenny! I feel a new compassion for families of autistic children. **..." Read more

"...a parent of a four year old with autism, I do feel that Jenny accurately conveyed the joys, frustration, fear, tears, more frustration, confusion,..." Read more

"...She is courageous and gracious for the help and guidance, she is real...." Read more

"...A must for all parents a light at the end of the tunnel. Jen is so smart and corageus, you will love her, a warrior mother with a big heart and brain..." Read more

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Customers find the book about a loving mother's care for her autistic son. They appreciate the author's unconditional love and tenderness. The story resonates with readers who have experienced parenthood.

"...that Jenny let me into her life and into the life of that sweet little boy, and no matter what treatment she chooses, I am impressed by her..." Read more

"...It is a story of hope and the power of a loving Mother - or parent. And it's a good read...." Read more

"...a gluten-free diet, digestive enzymes, food supplements, and tender loving care...." Read more

"...bit of profanity but I LOVE how determined Jenny is to be a strong advocate for her son...." Read more

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"Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism was very informative! I would recommend it to other readers. Good book!" Read more

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"...She's abrasive and in your face and that is who she is. I find her entertaining and fun - I've read that some people are offended by her language..." Read more

"...It's honest, heartbreaking and funny - at times. I can't thank her enough for writing it." Read more

"...She has a way of writing that brings you in, and makes you laugh and cry through out the book. This was a good read...." Read more

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D. E. Staunton
Great read despite the lies
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
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This book is a real page-turner; I could hardly put it down. Here are the pros and cons:

Pros: You can tell Jenny truly loves her son and would do anything for him. She was obviously a desperate mother who wanted answers, and she was told that autism could be cured through strict behavior therapy and diet. ("Clean out" the toxins from the vaccines, apparently.) A doctor told her that, another celebrity mother of an autistic child told her that, a special diet book for autistic kids told her that----what was she supposed to think? You can truly relate to how much she suffered and pulled herself through at the end.

Cons: She might as well change her name to Jenny McContradicty. A week before her son was diagnosed with autism, she said herself that she "thanked God" her son was not autistic. That right there says that had her own precious little son never been diagnosed, she wouldn't have cared less about autism at all. (Furthermore, if autism isn't a bad thing, why did she go to such great lengths to "cure" him of it?) She claimed she "vowed to not make Evan a guinea pig" but that's EXACTLY-on-the-ball what she did!! (To put it mildly: Mormons, rosaries, holy water, mystics, behavior/speech therapists, strict diet restriction---you name it, she tried it, all to "cure" Evan's autism.)

Bottom line: if you want an interesting, fast read, you will enjoy the book. You can definitely relate to at least one of her many hardships. (If anything, it will probably make you appreciate and love your own life more.) BUT obviously DON'T believe that autism is on the rise because of vaccines.

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D. E. Staunton

Great read despite the lies
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
This book is a real page-turner; I could hardly put it down. Here are the pros and cons:

Pros: You can tell Jenny truly loves her son and would do anything for him. She was obviously a desperate mother who wanted answers, and she was told that autism could be cured through strict behavior therapy and diet. ("Clean out" the toxins from the vaccines, apparently.) A doctor told her that, another celebrity mother of an autistic child told her that, a special diet book for autistic kids told her that----what was she supposed to think? You can truly relate to how much she suffered and pulled herself through at the end.

Cons: She might as well change her name to Jenny McContradicty. A week before her son was diagnosed with autism, she said herself that she "thanked God" her son was not autistic. That right there says that had her own precious little son never been diagnosed, she wouldn't have cared less about autism at all. (Furthermore, if autism isn't a bad thing, why did she go to such great lengths to "cure" him of it?) She claimed she "vowed to not make Evan a guinea pig" but that's EXACTLY-on-the-ball what she did!! (To put it mildly: Mormons, rosaries, holy water, mystics, behavior/speech therapists, strict diet restriction---you name it, she tried it, all to "cure" Evan's autism.)

Bottom line: if you want an interesting, fast read, you will enjoy the book. You can definitely relate to at least one of her many hardships. (If anything, it will probably make you appreciate and love your own life more.) BUT obviously DON'T believe that autism is on the rise because of vaccines.

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T McNair
This is a MUST have book for EVERY household!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2007
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Okay, I just had to post this here! First off....this book is like reading my life!!! LITERALLY!

Since Jenny has been speaking, there are many who are mad because no one has heard them. There have been many surveys asking the question..."How does it make you feel seeing a celebrity talk about how they have helped their child when you can not afford to do the same for your own. I have fought with my opinions going back and forth regarding all the "celecbrities" being in the spotlight due to Autism.

I do get pissed because it is aggravating to know that the thousands of "regular" moms can not be heard on our own....BUT....I do think that there are thousands of families that never knew there was another option for treatment...and though it does not work for all children, every child should have a chance to try those treatments...so if the "celebrity" brings attention to the issue and we can get the damn government to listen and pay for other treatments, then it is worth being aggravated!!!

I still think that the "experts" should be listening to all of us "regular" moms. But I am happy that they have at least brought a bit more awareness to Autism! Some families had never even heard of these treatments! That is dumbfounding!!!

So you see, these "celebrities" are helping the Autism community!!! They are letting others know that there are other treatment options. And while these options do not work on ALL kids.....if one child has a bit of recovery/improvement, isn't that what is important anyway???

Also, the "celebrities" might make the road ahead a little less rocky as far as the government is concerned! Let's face it, vaccines are NEVER going to be safe! PERIOD!!! If they take the thimerasol out you still have TOXINS in them!!! (do you know what aluminum does to the body???)
We need to focus our attention on trying to recover our children! And recovery does NOT mean cure!!! It means to help your child to live life to it's fullest! It is helping your child to not be sensory overloaded 24 hours a day! We need to MANDATE that the governement respect our treatment protocol and THEY need to cover the treatments!!! Therapy, suuplements, chelation, HBOT, etc . I personally am not in agreement with all of the treatments that I listed. But we all have different opinions on what treatment we would/will try for our children. And we are all entitled to do what is best for our individual child!

There are so many people that have lost all of their material things just trying to follow this protocol. And others who simply can not afford to even start. And it is just wrong that we can not afford to treat our children.

And my heart goes out to Jenny and the others that are bringing light to Autism and the other modes of treatment.

If my son, Matthew Cody, loses his diagnosis due to recovering...he will ALWAYS have Autism!!! That is a part of him and I love him even more because of it!

Matthew Cody is MY hero! He smiles and trudges forward every single day! And no matter how hard I try to understand how he feels on a day to day basis, I will never truly know.

Sincerely,
Tammy McNair

P.S. To those that will read my review and say that I am not a doctor.....all I can say is I do not have a degree hanging on my wall, this is true. But I have been doing the biomedical ON MY OWN for over 18 months...and I assure you when I talk biomedical or about the risks associated with vaccines...I KNOW what I am talking about! :)

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Diana Anderson
Great story
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
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I have a 22 year old son with Aspergers. My grand daughter was recently diagnosed with autism too at the age of 4 and I'm pretty sure her younger brother is also on the spectrum as I watch him line up his cars and trucks repeatedly. I bought this to learn more as I know much more information has come out since my son's diagnosis when he was 8. The issue that was really significant for me was all the "gut" issues that Jennifer's her son had. I thought, .... OMG this is why so many kids are now being diagnosed? It explains 1 out of every 45 kids now on the spectrum. Processed foods, gluten products, etc., It really makes sense to me now. The additional candida issues made sense as well. The hard part is that these kids have so many food issues (smell, texture, etc.,) that finding something that they will actually eat is a challenge. You have to have incredible discipline to get them to eat really good food when everyone around them is eating crap! I wonder just how healthy baby formula is and .... what is in it???? I've just received Jenny's next book. I've also experienced similar situations with doctors that were idiots. I learned a great deal on my own. Discussion with my 22 year old about ABA indicates that it's not a good thing to take away something from an Aspie when they are having a melt down -- it only makes it worse. He explains that they are "wired differently" and that punishing a child when they are trying to cope makes the child feel like "they are wrong" not that the behavior is wrong. I know my son will help us to provide information and support for assisting his niece and nephew. Please question things when they don't make sense and ... trust your gut yourself! I've just purchased several other books so that I can gather as much information as I can to help my babies. This is highly recommended!

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Rose Smith
Great read and very informative
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2023
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This book is well written and has helped me feel I am not alone in the struggle with an autistic child in our family.

A great read with honesty about the struggles and good suggestions to try.

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Decia
Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2013
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Wow, almost like reading my life for the passed 18months only I had a second child while going through it all.
My son is 3 and a half and non verbal with severe constipation and I look forward to trying some of the ideas I got from th his wonderful book and doing some more research of my own, in order to get some answers to all my unanswered question.
Thank you Jenny

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gustavo castellanos
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2017
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Really reviling into the world of autism

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HappyCamper
Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2013
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Our son is three , almost four and was diagnosed with autism 3 weeks ago.
We live in the United kingdom and can not get these therapies easily but we will manage it somehow.
Amazing story. Inspirational.
I hope and pray for the same outcome for my baby who is totally non verbal and non responsive.

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A Beauty
great guide for any newly diagnosed parent of an asd child
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2014
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The flow was great and very engaging. So much of Jenny's emotions resonated with me and there are a few things I had never heard of that I'll be trying for my kid!

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