Canaries Among Us

riveting powerful brilliant necessaryKirkus ReviewsFor those drawn to both Tara Westovers moving account of a difficult childhood and Susan Cains research on underappreciated traits Canaries Among Usreveals the exquisite joy and tender heartache inherent in raising a child who is undervalued by a community.A lifeline to those struggling with learning differences, bullying, and anxiety,Canaries Among Usexplores one of the most widespread threats to child well-being: a lack of acceptance. This heart-rending expos provides a candid view of the ways unique children are regularly misunderstood and mistreated. Fortunately, through raw storytelling and ground-breaking science, Taylor points to an inspirational alternative: supporting, and even celebrating, the dazzling variety of our humanity.The author is donating her profits to organizations promoting mental health, neurodiversity, and bullying prevention.Note: This book was previously subtitled A Mothers Quest to Honor her Childs Individuality in a Culture Determined to Negate It.