The Unbreakable Boy : A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love

The Unbreakable Boy is the raucously tender story of the life of a teenage boy with a rare brittle-bone disease who joyfully embraces life's tragedies and triumphs—and the inspiring story of how his father was transformed through their journey together. Like any other teenage boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, dancing, and girls. But unlike most other eighteen-year-olds, he has a rare brittle-bone disease, was locked in a mental ward as a child, and is autistic. Yet Austin doesn't let any of that stop him. His is a world where suffering a broken back is a minor inconvenience and the quest for the ultimate strawberry shake just might be the best day of his life. Austin's journey dares readers to believe that miracles are possible; hope does spring eternal; and we can find joyous moments to celebrate every day. Written with remarkable candor by Austin's father, Scott, and New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory, The Unbreakable Boy weaves the beautiful and often humorous tale of how Austin teaches his father—and everyone else he encounters—to have faith in God and trust that one day life's messes will all make sense. Like any other teenage boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, dancing, and girls. But unlike most other eighteen-year-olds, he has a rare brittle-bone disease, was locked in a mental ward as a child, and is autistic. Yet Austin doesn't let any of that stop him. His is a world where suffering a broken back is a minor inconvenience and the quest for the ultimate strawberry shake just might be the best day of his life. Written with remarkable candor by Austin's father, Scott, and New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory, The Unbreakable Boy weaves the beautiful and often humorous tale of how Austin teaches his father'and everyone else he encounters'to have faith in God and trust that one day life's messes will all make sense. Austin's journey dares us all to believe that miracles are possible, that hope does spring eternal, and that we can find joyous moments to celebrate every day A Note from Austin LeRette In the Closet The Girl with the Blue Eyes Trading Jabs with Joe The Box What Ring? Stitched Together The Rib More Glue The Run Facing the Queen Bee Parent Training My Own Little Rain Man The Door Dad, Can I Have Some Ranch Dressing? The Ear Worm Sand Angels The Devil's Grip The Jester Escape Tough Skins The Shroud A Real Life The Phone Call Glow Sticks The Tiger Strawberry Shakes and Sunny Sneezes Close Your Eyes Boo Clouds Stars Epilogue: Unbreakable. A father shares his autistic son's story and offers inspiration and advice for families facing similar challeges. Like any other teen boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, dancing, and girls. But unlike most other eighteen year olds, he has a rare brittle-bone disease, was locked in a mental ward as a child, and is autistic. Yet Austin doesn't let any of that stop him A Father With An 18-year-old Son Who Suffers From Autism And A Rare Disease That Makes His Bones Extremely Brittle, Discusses His Son's Unbreakable Spirit And How It Has Inspired The Father's Growing Faith In God. Simultaneous. Ebook.