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Joni Brown

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https://www.joni-brown.com

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Memoir, Nonfiction

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December 2023

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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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Average rating: 5.0 · 6 ratings · 2 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
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A Million Little Choices

by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author)

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Joni Brown said: " This book pissed me off. Her choices she made were terrible for a modern women. And author could have written so much more about past! "

Jul 19, 2025 02:17PM · see review

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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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Joni Brown rated a book really liked it The Tenant by Freida McFadden (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
I could not finish it. too boring. I finished it! It picked up with twists and turns. Not bad!
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Joni Brown and 3 other people liked Jodell 's review of A Million Little Choices: "Every time the husband in this book spoke, I felt his actions were louder than his words, I wanted to stab myself in the eye. Every time the wife prayed for guidance from the lord up above and read her bible verses, I wanted to stab myself in the eye" Read more of this review »
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Joni Brown liked Rosanne Vosman's review of Duizend kleine keuzes (Dutch Edition): "I did think the timeline in the past was interesting. But skimmed through, because i could NOT connect with the two main characters in the present timeline… I was annoyed all the way through pages 1-138 🙈"
Jul 19, 2025 02:18PM · see review
Joni Brown and 1 other person liked Jorgina Everglass's review of A Million Little Choices: "I really wanted to like this book. I REALLY DID!!! And I am heartbroken about it. I am all for people staying together and making their marriage work, which is why I wanted to read this story, but it wasn't what I was expecting. As far as I remember," Read more of this review »
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This book pissed me off. Her choices she made were terrible for a modern women. And author could have written so much more about past!
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I could not finish it. too boring. I finished it! It picked up with twists and turns. Not bad!
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Joni Brown wants to read The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) by Freida McFadden (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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