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Overview2024 GOLD NONFICTION BOOK AWARD by the Nonfiction Authors Association In Giaci and Me, author and mother Rita Miceli shares the challenges and triumphs that came with her son Giaci's autism diagnosis, from his early childhood to his late teen years and beyond. A narrative of Rita's innermost thoughts, realizations, and fears, this memoir of fierce devotion and unwavering perseverance offers a much-needed resource to inspire, encourage and support parents of autistic children so they can continue their own journey knowing they are not alone. With more than a half-million global followers on TikTok, Giaci and his sisters are making a big impact as they share their delight in the joyful life he leads. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rita MiceliPublisher: Pownal Street Press Imprint: Pownal Street Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781998129003ISBN 10: 1998129004 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 03 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews""[Miceli's] story is a testament to the power of unwavering love and the fact that we have more strength than we realize at times. ... Giaci and Me is not only about the journey of an autistic child but also about how a family learns to embrace difference with grace and courage. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of autism and the beauty of embracing life's unpredictability with faith, culture, and an open heart."" -- ""Nonfiction Book Awards Reviewer"" """[Miceli's] story is a testament to the power of unwavering love and the fact that we have more strength than we realize at times. ... Giaci and Me is not only about the journey of an autistic child but also about how a family learns to embrace difference with grace and courage. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of autism and the beauty of embracing life's unpredictability with faith, culture, and an open heart."" -- ""Nonfiction Book Awards Reviewer""" Author InformationA life-long educator of autism and a long-time advocate for autism awareness, Rita Miceli is a contributor in the international bestselling book Ambitious Women Rise: The Amazing Stories of Women Overcoming Obstacles and Creating the Life of Their Dreams. As an educator for over three decades, Miceli teaches in the Autism and Behavioral Science Graduate Program at St. Clair College. She and her family have been featured in The Drive Magazine, on CTV news and on CBC National News, and Rita is the past president of Autism Ontario (Windsor/Essex Chapter). Miceli has published works on multiple platforms related to the topics of special needs and autism, including A Call to Action (Autism Matters) and Words that Connect Us (Canadian Authors Association). Rita lives in Windsor, Ontario, with the love of her life, John, and is the proud mother of three daughters and her autistic son. Rita Miceli won the Best New Canadian Manuscript award from the Word Guild for her manuscript entitled, Giaci and Me: Life Lessons on Raising an Autistic Child. Rita's short story called ""Going to the Dance"" has been published on Spillwords Press. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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