I have a few friends who have children who have been diagnosed with different types of Autism. This book hit home with the stories of the ticks, the behaviors, and the reactions of those around these children. I could picture my friends and their families looking for help in non-medical ways and falling in with Scott Bean.

The way Tilly’s family treated her, the way her behavior affected the rest of the family, and the way the public reacted to Tilly is so incredible realistic. The interactions between Tilly and her sister Iris were my favorite. While the frustration is understandable on Iris’ side I really enjoyed how she protected, calmed Tilly down, and reacted to others where Tilly was concerned. Their sister bond was so evident and strong.
Scott Bean gave me chills from the very first time his name was mentioned. I was hoping that where he was heading was wrong but with each interaction those chills remained. My biggest worry was his treatment of the children at Harmony Camp. The camp was definitely not what the families expected but I can see that there were some improvements in the kids that needed that type of facility but the idea of that camp never set right with me.

The ending was unexpected but perfect. Carolyn Parkhurst obviously did her homework on Autism and Autistic families. I look forward to reading so much more from her.