{"product_id":"i-am-in-here-9780800723330","title":"I Am in Here","description":"She looked into my eyes and blinked hers slowly and deliberately, like a stroke victim, to show me that although she couldn't speak, she understood what I was saying to her. I stroked her hair softly. 'I know you're in there, honey, ' I told her. 'We'll get you out.'\" \u003cbr\u003eDespite the horror of seeing fifteen-month-old Elizabeth slip away into autism, her mother knew that her bright little girl was still in there. When Elizabeth eventually learned to communicate, first by using a letterboard and later by typing, the poetry she wrote became proof of a glorious, life-affirming victory for this young girl and her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Am in Here\u003c\/i\u003e is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth M. Bonker \u003c\/b\u003eis a teen with autism who cannot speak but who writes deeply revealing poetry, which was featured on PBS's \u003ci\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Ethics Newsweekly\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirginia G. Breen\u003c\/b\u003e is the mother of three children, two of whom are profoundly affected by autism. She has spread Elizabeth's message of hope on television with PBS, Fox News, and \u003ci\u003eThe 700 Club\u003c\/i\u003e, and through a TEDMED talk at the Kennedy Center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit www.iaminherebook.com for more.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fleming H. Revell Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444416680210,"sku":"9780800723330","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b2239284-b86d-4c2c-b4a1-3fedd94290c2.jpg?v=1729682553","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-in-here-9780800723330","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}