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Book Synopsis: Lynn watched her beloved Clare, newly adopted from Haiti, crawl the house in a frantic search for her lost mother. Preschool Clare enchanted with belly laughs and shining smiles. Also, thrashed and wailed in her room as Lynn crouched on her own bed—pillow clutched over her head—her past trauma triggered. A pre-teen trip to Haiti brought sunshine, ruby red hibiscus blooms, and the music of Haitian Creole. Back at home, Clare shattered mirrors into shards on the subway tiles of their bathroom. And just before her thirteenth birthday, as she and Lynn walked hand in hand through their neighborhood, Clare calmly detailed her plan to die.
Over the next years, Lynn and her family walked through psychiatric hospitals, along the Appalachian Trail, and in and out of residential placements, marriage, faith, and sanity barely surviving the journey. But then Lynn learned about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)—a source of neurodivergence in one in twenty American children—and discovered the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, a strengths-based approach to celebrating and accommodating neurodiversity. It was a discovery that transformed them all.
At times joyous, at times harrowing, but always full of love, Tinderbox is a mother’s story of brokenness, unrelenting resilience, and hope.
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Are you ready to be immersed in a touching story of love, resilience, and hope? Look no further than "Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity, and Fierce Love." Join Lynn and her adopted daughter Clare on an emotional rollercoaster as they navigate the challenges of neurodiversity and the power of unconditional love.
From the very beginning, you'll witness the heartwarming moments of Clare's laughter and smiles, contrasting with the heartbreaking struggles triggered by past traumas. Lynn's determination to understand and support her daughter leads them on a journey that takes them through psychiatric hospitals, residential placements, and even along the breathtaking Appalachian Trail.
But just when the journey seems unbeatable, Lynn discovers the key that unlocks their understanding: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a neurodivergence affecting countless American children. Through the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model, Lynn transforms her family's approach, embracing neurodiversity and celebrating the unique strengths of each individual.
Tinderbox is not just a story—it's a powerful testament to the unrelenting resilience of a mother, fighting for her family's well-being. Lynn's tale will transport you through a range of emotions, from heartache to joy, leaving you with a renewed sense of hope for the human spirit.
Don't miss out on this remarkable book that will inspire and touch the depths of your soul. Experience the triumph of love and resilience by getting your hands on "Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity, and Fierce Love" today!
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