A heartwarming, quick read, yet undeniably authentic tale,
MIKEY AND ME reveals the social, emotional, and cultural aspects of life with a sibling who has Down syndrome. Peeking into the author’s unique relationship with her brother, the book intertwines practical advice, professional insight, and realistic optimism with a collection of jaw-dropping, humorous, and enlightening stories.
With the author’s unequivocal perspective of not only a sibling but also a behavior analyst, the book also explores how kids like Mikey can bring an entire family together, tear them apart at critical life junctures, and yet ultimately reunite them—all while being blissfully unaware of their actions, much less their effects.
Written with unabashed honesty and humility,
MIKEY AND ME follows the author’s journey into her brother’s community, her desperate decision to keep her family life separate from friends and classmates, and her eventual deep dive into bringing those two life components together as she takes on the mantle of her brother’s world, both personally and professionally.
A one-of-a-kind look at the unpredictability, trials, and deep satisfaction of life and love with an inimitable family member, MIKEY AND ME is simultaneously a wild-ride adventure (he has a savant-like ability to pick locks), an educational tale about persistence (the family had to team-teach him basic life skills), and an inspirational resource for other families raising their child with special needs at home.