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    Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him
    Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him
    Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him
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    Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him

    Written by Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson

    Narrated by Nathan Clarkson, Virginia Wolf and Rudy Sanda

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    Nathan was different and Sally knew it.

    From his early childhood, Nathan was bursting with creativity and uncontainable energy, struggling not only with learning issues but also with anxiety and OCD. He saw the world through his own unique lens-one that often caused him to be labeled as "bad," "troubled," or someone in need of "fixing."

    Bravely choosing to listen to her motherly intuition rather than the loud voices of the world, Sally dared to believe that Nathan's differences could be part of an intentional design from a loving Creator with a plan for his life. She trusted that the things that made him different were the very things that could make him great.

    Join Sally and Nathan as they share their stories from a personal perspective as mother and son. If you are in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child, or if you're an adult trying to make sense of your differences, you'll find deep insight, resonance, and encouragement in this book. Dare to love and nurture the "different" one in your life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateApr 18, 2017
    ISBN9781515983774
    Author

    Sally Clarkson

    Sally Clarkson is the beloved author of multiple bestselling books, including Own Your Life, The Lifegiving Home with her daughter Sarah, Desperate with Sarah Mae, and Different with her son Nathan. As a mother of four, she has inspired thousands of women through Whole Heart Ministries (www.wholeheart.org) and Mom Heart conferences (www.momheart.org). Sally also encourages many through her blogs, podcasts, and websites. You can find her at www.sallyclarkson.com and on her popular podcast, At Home with Sally, which has over 5 million downloads and can be found on iTunes and Stitcher.

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    • 5/5
      Excellent book! Highly recommend! As a mom of a child with special needs, the Clarksons' insights and wisdom are invaluable. I'll definitely be rereading this book.
    • 5/5
      An absolute joy to read. It spoke to my own childhood, growing up different, and to my mama heart as I raise a different child. Thank y’all for your beautiful words and for sharing your journey.
    • 5/5
      It was amazing how Nathan and Sally put into words their journey as a mom and a son struggled to find answers for their questions, due to his unorthodox behavior and attitudes. Very, very inspiring and beautiful. So helpful for moms with “different” kids.
    • 5/5
      Amazing. Every mother needs to read this book. It is a permanent fixture in my library.
    • 4/5
      Sally Clarkson has been a wonderful parenting mentor for me through her books and podcast. Her latest treasure, written with her youngest son, Nathan, shares the story of Nathan's growing up from the perspective of child and parent. From the beginning, Nathan was a "different" child; he didn't quite fit into everything that society said he should.With each one telling the story from their own points of view, it helps illuminate the struggles felt both as a child and as a parent. It's a wonderful book that shouldn't be missed out on, regardless of whether you have an out-of-the-box child or not.