Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey With Autism
Saving Deets! is Zack's first book. It is a book all about love and devotion. Narrated from a teenage-brother's point of view. Zack tells us the stories from within his family's journey of accepting and healing his brother Ethan (Deets). Zack shares the triumph, the hardships, the family feuds, the embarrassing, yet relatable, tales, and the truth that lies hidden from the world around us.
Whether it's talking about breaking down in tears of frustration, dishing on the ignorance that manifests outside the autism community, or joking about when his brother barges into the occupied bathroom of a special guest, Zack really knows how to use his charm to keep his readers' eyes glued to the pages of the hilarious, empathetic, and award-winning and now best-selling book. He uses his sarcasm and wit to touch on topics most other activists shy away from.
The book focuses on three main parts: Acceptance, Recovery, and Activism. It also includes pictures, helpful charts, and tips to aid the book's excellenc. All in all, Saving Deets! is bold and controversial, but soft and loving. It is nothing more than the truth told through the eyes of the families: the real experts.
The first edition of the book (paperback) is $18.50 but exclusively sold for only $17.00 when purchased from
www.zackgonzalez.com & you get to choose which organization you would like to donate a potion of the proceeds to.The second edition will be sold for $25.00 (hardcover) and $15 (paperback).
Saving Deets!: A Family's Journey with Autism 2nd Edition was released in November 2010 and became a best-selling book. The book hit #15 on the Top 100 Best-Sellers. It is now available in both Hardcover ($27.00) and Paperback ($16.00).
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Google Books (2nd Edition)
REVIEWS:
"As the grandmother of a beautiful little girl who happens to have autism, I found this book amazingly refreshing. Zack is unflinchingly honest ,funny, and a fierce autism advocate. He talks about his family's experience,yet generously makes room for other families to tell their stories. The personal notes to his brother he includes, were very touching. The end of the book includes some great autism resources and information on vaccines. " - Review via Amazon
"As a parent of a child with autism, I really enjoyed this book. I recommend it for both parents and siblings of those affected by autism. Zack shares his family's journey with blunt honesty, love and humor. He includes guest writers who share multiple perspectives on their experiences with their children. Zack's advice for parents who also have typical children that need their attention is priceless.
Zack also discusses his transformation into an advocate and fundraiser for the autism community. Through his advocacy work, Zack Gonzalez is inspiring his generation to accept, embrace and fight for our children with autism. It is my greatest hope that when we're no longer here, they will live in world that cares, understands and loves them.
Deets is a lucky guy to have such an amazing brother! " - Wendy Fournier, National Autism Association (Review via Amazon)
"SAVING DEETS! is a an inspiring story of a family's love and dedication to their family member with autism. Zack not only shares his personal experience, reflecting on how his life has been touched by autism, but also shares the stories of many people throughout the autism community that have all been affected by this disorder. His book is relatable, honest, and a great resource for families looking for guidance throughout their own journey. SAVING DEETS! is a must-read!" - Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy's autism organization
