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'I sat down for a few minutes to skim through A Friend Like Henry...Hours later, I was still there, with tears running down my cheeks - for the appalling difficulties faced in dealing with the condition and with officialdom, but most of all for the extraordinary devotion and empathy between the boy and his dog. Just buy it, please.'
(Sarah Stacey, Mail on Sunday )'Truly affecting ... terribly touching'
(David Sexton, Evening Standard )'More than just a heartwarming tale about a healing relationship between boy and dog. It is also a mother's painful search for love from a child
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This is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world - and how a beautiful retreiver dog made the real difference.
Dale was still a baby when his parents realised that something wasn't right. Worried, his mother Nuala took him to see several doctors, before finally hearing the word 'autism' for the first time. Scared but determined that Dale should live a fulfilling life, Nuala describes her despair at her son's condition, her struggle to prevent Dale being excluded from a 'normal' education and her sense of hopeless isolation. Dale's autism was severe and violent and family life was a daily battleground.
But the Gardner's lives were transformed when they welcomed a gorgeous Golden Retriever into the family. The special bond between Dale and his dog Henry helped them to produce the breakthrough in Dale they had long sought. From taking a bath to saying 'I love you', Henry helped introduce Dale to all the normal activities most parents take for granted, and set him on the road to being the charming and well-adjusted young man he is today.
This is a heartrending and fascinating account of how one devoted and talented dog helped a little boy conquer his autism.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I knew from the moment I lifted this book that it would hold a special place in my heart . This remarkable story of a boy and his family, lost in the world of Austism, captures all the horrific events that such a disability brings . I should know as I also have a son with the same condition . What an amazing trasformation - just when you feel all is lost , Henry steps into Dales life and helps him to make sense of his confusing world . This wonderful story tugs at your heart strings and also leaves you with a feeling of hope . Hope that Dales remarkable transformation could help others .
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A friend like Henry is a book that every parent and dog owner should read, the struggle of the Gardener family and the rewards of owning Henry not only for Dale but for Nuala draws upon every heart string. Every parent wants the best for their child but in some case the mountains we have to climb can seem insurmountable. The silent love and affection your dog can bring you was perfectly captured in the words of the book. Thank you for sharing this story.
It should be on the national curriculum.
It should be on the national curriculum.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I never write reviews, but this book is one of those that you just have to tell everyone you meet to read!
I cried from anguish and joy in turns as I read the harrowing and hopeful journey of the Gardner family as they fought to have Dale's autism recognised and through Dale's breakthrough's due to his family's incredible efforts and Henry the dog's magnificent presence in his life. This should be compulsory reading - it's wonderful!!
I cried from anguish and joy in turns as I read the harrowing and hopeful journey of the Gardner family as they fought to have Dale's autism recognised and through Dale's breakthrough's due to his family's incredible efforts and Henry the dog's magnificent presence in his life. This should be compulsory reading - it's wonderful!!
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Amazing.
When your kids are giving you a hard time and you think you have it tough, pick up this book and have a reality check. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marc
Remarkable, honest telling of a beautiful story
This is a story that is close to my heart as I work with children with autism. It allows the reader insight into the unusual, hard to understand world of children with autism, but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by livtastic
Very inspirational book
I was told about this book by a friend who knew that my nephew had recently been diagnosed with autism. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Mccloud
a friend like henry
a fantastic story of true life living and loving a child with autism and the crisis and wonders that can happen , gave me greater understanding of my own adorable grandson would... Read more
Published 7 months ago by gramabean
Heart Breaking and Heart Warming at the same time!
I picked up this book initially because of my love of dogs and interest in their work as therapy/assistance dogs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AJC87
Diary of a family's struggle with autism
I bought this book thinking it would be about Henry, but it is really like a diary of the family and the struggle to cope with the problems. Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. W. Herron
Illuminating an important subject
A friend recommended this book to me because I have 2 Golden Retrievers. Initially I thought it would be very much about Henry the dog, but it was much, much more than that. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rob
Very, very moving.
This was one of the most moving and powerful books I have ever read. If you think that your child may be suffering from autism or you simply want to gain an insight into this... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Prof J. Maxon
a friend like henry
This is a lovely book, it builds up into a very moving story towards the middle, when Henry dog makes an appearance. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Susan E. Green
A friend like Henry - and hopefully a life changing experience
There are so many reviews that tell you what the story is about, that I wont repeat all the details but instead tell you why I think it's worth the five stars. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. C. Joy Glennie
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