{"title":"Nuala Gardner","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuala Gardner is a renowned author whose moving narratives provide an intimate glimpse into the world of autism, as experienced by her family. With her heartwarming and inspiring storytelling, Gardner invites readers to explore her journey as a mother raising a child with autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer most celebrated book, \u003cem\u003eA Friend Like Henry\u003c\/em\u003e, is a poignant memoir that captures the transformative impact of a golden retriever in bridging understanding and connection between her autistic son and the world around him. Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, Gardner offers a deeply personal account that not only educates but also uplifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNuala Gardner's works fall under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering readers more than just a story—they provide insights into the challenges and triumphs of living with autism. Her books are a testament to the power of love, patience, and the human-animal bond, and serve as a beacon of hope for countless families worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-friend-like-henry-by-nuala-gardner-9780340934029","title":"A Friend Like Henry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world - and how a beautiful retriever dog made the real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDale 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Gardners' 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Friend Like Henry\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartrending and fascinating account of how one devoted and talented dog helped a little boy conquer his autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797573095660,"sku":"9780340934029","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780340934029.jpg?v=1757192060"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nuala-gardner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}