Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reminds us that before you take a stand, you've got to take a chance. Despite his quiet ways and quirky behaviors, Holden Harris is very happy and socially engaged-on the inside, in a private world all his own. But Holden is an eighteen-year-old with autism. Every day he is bullied at school by kids who only see that he is very different. Ella Reynolds is part of the in-crowd. A cheerleader and star of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect. When she catches Holden ...
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Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reminds us that before you take a stand, you've got to take a chance. Despite his quiet ways and quirky behaviors, Holden Harris is very happy and socially engaged-on the inside, in a private world all his own. But Holden is an eighteen-year-old with autism. Every day he is bullied at school by kids who only see that he is very different. Ella Reynolds is part of the in-crowd. A cheerleader and star of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect. When she catches Holden listening to her rehearse for the school play, she is drawn to him . . . the way he is drawn to the music. Then Ella makes a dramatic discovery-she and Holden were best friends as children. Frustrated by the way Holden is bullied and horrified at the indifference of her peers, Ella decides to take a stand against the most privileged and popular kids at school. Including her boyfriend, Jake. Ella believes miracles can happen in the most unlikely places and that just maybe an entire community might celebrate from the sidelines. But will Holden's praying mother, Ella, and a cast of theater kids be enough to unlock the prison that contains Holden? This time friendship, faith, and the power of a song must be strong enough to open the doors to the miracle Holden needs. This contemporary, inspirational read is a standalone novel. Book length: approximately 80,000 words. Includes a reading group guide and a letter to readers from the author.
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I am a big fan of Karen Kingsbury and this story is one of my favorites. The compassion and love shown in the story is a great example of how we all should care about others.
Dorothy B
Jan 26, 2012
Great Read About Autism
I really enjoyed this book. It was very informative and told in a story so interestingly that I didn't want to miss a word. I want others to be blessed by it so I will pass it on.
CynKen
Jul 16, 2011
touching on many levels
In this touching account, Kingsbury manages to weave a story about a young man who is autistic, a dysfunctional family suffering from the after-effects of fame, a bullying-induced suicide, and the impact of a rekindled friendship. It's a story of a mother's unconditional love, a father's love, and the courage it takes for the family to pull together in the face of their struggles. It is a story of hope that can encourage, but also a story of loss that may leave you in need of tissues in more than one place. It's also a story of the difference one person who chooses to do what's right, can make. Inspiring, encouraging, touching, and well worth the short time it takes to read.