STRETCHED THIN

FINDING BALANCE WORKING AND PARENTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

By :  Dr. April Lisbon

First and foremost I'd like to say thank you Dr. Lisbon for such a remarkable expression of truth, strength, transparency, and dedication.  I think, Stretched Thin touched me more deeply than many I've read before, mostly due to the fact that I was a caretaker of an ailing parent, my mother for many many years.  I truly understand what it's like to be everything to almost everyone, to include the family member who can't care for him/herself, but to also try to keep yourself from sinking or falling into deep despair.

"The truth is, grief is a funny thing. I am battling today as to how much of myself I am willing to

share, for fear that it may create conflict with those I love.  Yet, if I am untrue to myself and my readers, writing this book will be a waste of everyone’s time, as I am not walking in my authentic truth. For me, the vision for you is that as you read this book, the words on every page will provide

light and hope in a place that has seemed to be filled with hopelessness" 

How can you get any more open that that which Dr. Lisbon expresses right at the very beginning of the book.  She sets the tone for vulnerability, not just for her but for the reader as well.  I felt right at home upon reading the first page.

This is one of the most well written books, dedicated to not only Dr. Lisbon's two boys, but it provides a road of great hope (with endearing words of truth) for those who are also traveling a not so smooth course.  But, guess what?  As with, Dr. Lisbon, the sun shines again and again even after several storms. 

I believe the lesson from this great read is that in any situation there is challenge and triumph.  No parent wants their child to go through hurts or disappointment.  No parent wants to hear the words their child or children are a little less than normal.  But, Dr. Lisbon, like many other parents have taken those words, those labels, those abnormalities and risen above them while helping the world also learn how to do the same.

Drum Roll please

I give Stretched Thin.... 5 STARS!