A Look Into Our Window

by Eugenia Ortega

ROMANS 5:3-4 "[W]e also glory on our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." As you read these heartfelt, raw stories, your heart will be moved. It will bring you laughter and tears. You will be transported in time and space to Dante's home. You will feel like you are there, taking a look through their window. Dante's mother, Eugenia, writes openly about raising a son with severe autism. She shares the positives and negatives as a woman, a wife, a mother of four children-one of them with special needs. Eugenia's human emotion pours through each page. As you read on, you will be uplifted and encouraged to see how she found strength in God and His word. You will be full of hope when you finish reading this book. You may be surprised to learn how typical and special needs people have more in common than many people realize. As you read this book your eyes will open, you will gain knowledge and understanding of what people with special needs and their families go through on a day-to-day basis. Your heart will feel hopeful. You may be going through something similar, or maybe you know someone who is. This book will bring you hope.

122 pages, Paperback

Published November 29, 2023

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very validating to read about another autism mom’s experience! However, I feel like there is some white knuckling, spiritual bypassing, “it’s ok because we love Jesus” in this book. I suspect it is probably what the author has heard through her entire journey, because it’s certainly been the same things I’ve heard through mine.
What families like us need is actual, tangible help, but all we end up getting is thoughts and prayers and Bible verses. 😬
I commend this mama, though. She’s had a rough go of things, and it’s hard to put that into words.

[Tatiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Journal

When I got it, I was expecting something different, but as the title says it's a look into their window. It's like a journal where she narrated a series of experiences with her youngest who was diagnosed with autism.