Reviews of A Real Boy
The Observer
How Our Son Taught Us The Secret Songs Of Autism
Daily Mail
Our Son's Hidden World: Living With A Child With Autism
Autism Light
Christopher Stevens, the bestselling author of A REAL BOY, draws on painful and intensely personal experiences of raising his own autistic child, to write A GIRL CALLED BARNEY, the compelling story of a single parent who must come to terms with his beloved little girl's autism.
A GIRL CALLED BARNEY: From the Amazon reviews
"The book is well written and totally compelling and impossible to put down. If you have an autistic child or have a relationship with one then you will relate to the book completely. Barney comes across as adorable and the story is so true to life. As you reach the conclusion you will become so emotionally involved..."
"This author has obviously got deep insight, experience and understanding of autistic children. A very easy to read and humorous book with many poignant moments."
"The opening scene where the protagonist, Richard, finds himself in the most ludicrous situation with a neighbour brought about by Barney (why is he in the neighbour's sitting room, naked but for a Barbour?) is a masterpiece of black comedy. Stevens absolutely shows the huge love and protectiveness felt towards Barney by Richard and the happiness he feels with her. The humour is brilliant, but it's shot through with such emotional intensity..."
"To anyone with an autistic child I urge you to read this. For anyone without an autistic child or has no knowledge of autism I urge you to read this! It quite frankly outlines how hard it is but at the same time how rewarding."
How Our Son Taught Us The Secret Songs Of Autism
Daily Mail
Our Son's Hidden World: Living With A Child With Autism
Autism Light
Christopher Stevens, the bestselling author of A REAL BOY, draws on painful and intensely personal experiences of raising his own autistic child, to write A GIRL CALLED BARNEY, the compelling story of a single parent who must come to terms with his beloved little girl's autism.
A GIRL CALLED BARNEY: From the Amazon reviews
"The book is well written and totally compelling and impossible to put down. If you have an autistic child or have a relationship with one then you will relate to the book completely. Barney comes across as adorable and the story is so true to life. As you reach the conclusion you will become so emotionally involved..."
"This author has obviously got deep insight, experience and understanding of autistic children. A very easy to read and humorous book with many poignant moments."
"The opening scene where the protagonist, Richard, finds himself in the most ludicrous situation with a neighbour brought about by Barney (why is he in the neighbour's sitting room, naked but for a Barbour?) is a masterpiece of black comedy. Stevens absolutely shows the huge love and protectiveness felt towards Barney by Richard and the happiness he feels with her. The humour is brilliant, but it's shot through with such emotional intensity..."
"To anyone with an autistic child I urge you to read this. For anyone without an autistic child or has no knowledge of autism I urge you to read this! It quite frankly outlines how hard it is but at the same time how rewarding."
