Gentle Giant: The Inspiring Story of an Autistic Child

Gentle Giant, despite previous comments, is a book that exudes the unconditional love and strength of a mother towards her child. Although I have no children, I know that, to a mother, their child's happiness and well-being is paramount. Wendy's love for, and dedication to Grant is undeniable and can not be disputed for a second. Having worked with children with autism, I can not even begin to fathom the patience and strength of which Wendy and her family are such amazing examples. Wanting the best for Grant, Wendy followed the advice of experts, hoping to provide her child with the quality of life that all parents wish for their children. Gentle Giant is a must read for anybody, regardless of whether or not you have any connection to a person with autism. Above all, it is an inspiring glimpse into the lives of the Robinsons and the incredibly special and irreplacable light that Grant brought to their lives.

The Gentle Giant is a remarkable book that everyone who has their lives touched by autism (and those who do not) should read. It is a moving and touching account of one family¹s life with autism. Wendy speaks candidly about what it is like to live with Grant and his autism on a daily basis. Grant reminded me in so many ways of my own son Alistair, of his highs and lows and of how every small positive step he takes is in reality a giant leap. She helped me to understand why I do the work that I do to try and unravel the tangled web that is autism. Whether we will every achieve this I do not know. I know that people like Grant and Alistair are very special and we are privileged to have known them. Thank you, Wendy, for telling us about your son. Our lives are richer for it.

The story of a mother's unconditional and unfaltering love, Gentle Giant is a must-read. What a wonderful mother and wife Wendy Robinson is. Her love for Grant is so clearly evident throughout the book, and her attempts to find a solution to break down the wall that existed between Grant and the real world showed true devotion to her son. Wendy's story made me realise that raising my, now grown up and, thankfully, 'normal' sons was an absolute breeze. How would I have coped had I been in her shoes? Would I have had her strength, both mentally and physically? I can only hope that whoever gave her these gifts would have blessed me with them too. Mums (and dads), Gentle Giant is a book that will make you count your blessings. Bravo Wendy! YOU are inspiring

Contrary to other reviews, I want to highly recommend this book.Methods used were ones recommended by the professionals at that time and were carried out in a strictly controlled way. I know this family and the love put out to Grant was paramount, and it shows through in the pages of the book. I recommended this book to many including professionals and the feed back was such that nobody could fail to see the dedication and total committment to improve the life of Grant, sometimes at great personal sacrifice. This is why I feel that, if you are interested in Autism, it is a book that should be read.

Gentle Giant is a must to read for any parent especially parents with autistic children. Wendy Robinson's portrayal of her son Grant is a beautifully poignant story. Only a parent of a child like Grant can understand what it is like to live with autism in the family. Wendy Robinson gets this across brilliantly, sadly when I read this book I already knew the outcome of the story so that slightly spoilt it for me however it is a book that I could read again and again. Having an autistic son myself I can relate to most of the storys that Wendy tells about Grant. It is a book that can make you laugh and definitely make you cry. I must say that Wendy must have had tremendous courage to write this book but her sense of humour and the love for her son and family shines through. It is also a tribute to the very necessary people who work with children who have special needs.