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title: "Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordi nary Son"
brand: "tom fields-meyer"
price: "¥5240"
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# Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordi nary Son

**Brand:** tom fields-meyer
**Price:** ¥5240
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- **What is this?** Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordi nary Son by tom fields-meyer
- **How much does it cost?** ¥5240 with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

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    Worth My First Book Review Ever
  

*by G***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 27, 2011*

As someone who is almost an Amazon evangelist, who reads like a word addict, who visits Amazon more than Facebook and reads every single available review before ordering anything, including groceries, I suddenly realize I've never written a book review before, but Following Ezra deserves me taking the time to do it.I have a son not just like Ezra, but not so different, and I feel like I've been waiting for years to read a book like this, because this book doesn't scare me, doesn't offend me, doesn't preach to me, doesn't pity me, doesn't patronize or judge or depress me. This book shows me that we are all unique, and parenting means watching your children blossom and enjoying the beauty of what makes them unique.I love this book as much for what it leaves out as what it shares. I love the way the author respects his son's privacy even as he shares his personal experiences. I love the way the book lacks self-righteousness and cynicism. I love the way this book exudes happiness. I love Ezra, and I love Tom.Over time, I have come to avoid "books about autism," but my book club chose this title. I am glad that they did. I would say that this book really is not about autism, though it's the best autism book I have read, among the dozen or so that have found their way into my home. As I see it, this is a book about parenting, love, life, surprises, children, diversity, and feeling at peace. This is about life. There are people who really need to read this book, and I will probably buy them copies.The rest of my thoughts can be found on my blog, [...]

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    An Engrossing and Highly Informative Viewpoint of a Father's Life with a Son's Autism
  

*by C***G on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2014*

Not only did I read the book, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a discussion of the book by the author.  Mr. Fields-Meyer was able to answer many questions that arose among those present who had read the book, and summarize the various insights he learned along the way for those who hadn't.  What is most impressive about the couple's focus on Ezra's personality and reactions is their decision to accept Ezra just as he is and "follow" his lead, thus keeping Ezra in his comfort zone and all the while gently helping him understand the needs of others along the way.  Ezra has two brothers, one older and one younger, and Mr. Fields-Meyer also delves into their view of their brother and how they interact with him  Rather than treating autism as an illness that must be fought against, this family embraces Ezra and his "differentness," and finds all the endearing qualities this young man, now 18,  offers the others in his world.

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    A Remarkable Book About Love And Family
  

*by J***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 16, 2011*

I read Following Ezra straight through, finding it impossible to put down. It's a remarkable book by a talented writer who, it turns out, is also a compassionate father with the wisdom to realize he needs to learn "to be the right parent" for his autistic son. This is a kind of discovery mission for father and son to a better understanding of themselves and each other as both continue to grow as unique individuals. Sincerely told, their story is punctuated with humor and grace; at times, heartwarming and heartbreaking. All the while, Ezra never ceases to amaze and inspire. Here, we are shown that acceptance, respect, faith, and love are the essential tools for family life - and perhaps more significantly, we are shown how to use them to create happiness and well-being. For the Fields-Meyers, doubt and frustration are met head-on with joy and wonder. Following Ezra has one of the most powerful and beautiful endings of any book - nonfiction and fiction alike - that I have read in a very long time. This is more than a story solely for parents of children with autism (I'm not one); it is a book for all parents who love their children and anyone who has ever cared about a child.

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