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Grace, Under Pressure: A Girl with Asperger's and Her Marathon Mom
Grace Under Pressure A Girl with Asperger's and Her Marathon Mom Author:Sophie Walker By the time her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Asperger?s syndrome, Sophie Walker?s life had unraveled. Her career was in disarray. She couldn?t sleep. She felt hopeless and useless in her role as a mother because Grace was suffering. Sophie began to seek the things Grace needed — everything from protection from bullying and insisting on her ... more »daughter?s educational rights to help with homework and making friends. When Sophie realized she was neglecting her own health and well being, she decided to train for the London Marathon to raise awareness of Asperger's as well as build the mental resilience and physical strength to support her daughter. Through running, Sophie ultimately found the strength to battle for Grace?s education, happiness, and future, as well as the inner strength to overcome her own frustration. At the same time, she started the Grace under Pressure blog to document her and her daughter?s trials and triumphs. The blog captivated readers with its honesty and real-world inspiration, as does this book.« less