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Joni’s 2025 Year in Books

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Joni Brown

Goodreads Author

Website

https://www.joni-brown.com

Genre

Memoir, Nonfiction

Member Since

December 2023

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/dontsinghappybirthday

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Extra Needs; Extraordinary Lives
Joni Brown's life was turned upside down when her daughter, out of nowhere, began having epileptic seizures at sixteen months and was diagnosed with autism at age five. Two books in one; first part memoir of raising her child with special needs with stories from medical mayhem heartaches to overcoming challenges with humor. Second part has parenting tips, offering first-hand practical advice and invaluable suggestions.

You'll learn
- First-hand stories from a mom who lives it
- What new parents can expect in this special life
- How to be your child's strongest advocate

Don't Sing Happy Birthday is a beacon of hope, encouraging parents to shift their mindsets, become strong advocates, and find the support they need ...more

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Joni Brown’s books

Average rating: 5.0 · 6 ratings · 3 reviews · 2 distinct works

	Don't Sing Happy Birthday: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Epilepsy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don't Sing Happy Birthday: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Epilepsy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Joni Brown did not finish The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 04, 2026 12:42PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Joni Brown wants to read The Only One Left by Riley Sager (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 04, 2026 12:42PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Only One Left by Riley Sager <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Joni Brown wants to read None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Joni Brown wants to read Know My Name by Chanel Miller	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Joni Brown wants to read A Million Little Pieces by James Frey	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 04, 2026 11:41AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Million Little Pieces by James Frey. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Million Little Pieces by James Frey <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Joni Brown rated a book it was amazing Don't Sing Happy Birthday: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Epilepsy by Joni Brown (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Excellent memoir and parent help. Joni Brown's life was turned upside down when her daughter, out of nowhere, began having epileptic seizures at sixteen months and was diagnosed with autism at age five. Two books in one; first part is a memoir of rai ...more
Oct 04, 2026 10:11AM · like · see review
Joni Brown rated a book liked it The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert, #1; Detective Max Rupert, #1) by Allen Eskens (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
University of MN location spills into Iowa for a bit. This novel covers just about every topic imaginable, therefore, no spoilers! Not in any order: Vietnam stories, PTSD, college life, bars, rivers, snow, war veterans, senior living, prison life, abu ...more
Oct 04, 2026 09:52AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Joni Brown finished reading A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Joni Brown wants to read The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert, #1; Detective Max Rupert, #1) by Allen Eskens (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Joni Brown wants to read Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind (Miss Julia, #1) by Ann B. Ross	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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