Sophie Walker
By the time her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Aspergerâ€™s syndrome, Sophie Walkerâ€™s life had unraveled. Her career was in disarray. She couldnâ€™t sleep. She felt hopeless and useless in her role as a mother. Sophie began to seek the things Grace needed â€” everything from advocacy for her educational rights and protection from bullying to help with homework and making friends. When Sophie realized she was neglecting her own health and well-being, she decided to train for the London Marathon to raise awareness of Aspergerâ€™s and to build the mental and physical resilience she needed to support her daughter. Through running, Sophie ultimately found the strength to battle for Graceâ€™s education, happiness, and future, as well as the inner fortitude to overcome her own frustration and depression. In this book, she documents her and her daughterâ€™s trials and triumphs, offering real-world inspiration for parents and athletes alike.
Nonfiction,Parenting,Psychology,Autobiography,Memoir
Grace, Under Pressure: A Girl with Asperger's and Her Marathon Mom