A group of people from all walks of life come together and are transformed as they reach out, under the direction of the Kaufmans, to help a little boy the medical world had given up as hopeless. This heartwarming journey of loving a child back to life will not only inspire you, the reader, but presents a compelling new way to deal with life's traumas and difficulties.

"There are at least eight places to cry for joy in this book, and at least one place to laugh out loud. Barry Neil Kaufman's story of the way his family loved a child back to life is a feast for the heart." -- The Boston Globe

"The child whom readers came to know intimately in the best-selling SON-RISE, later made into a television drama, serves as a catalyst and teacher in this miraculous story of help...a new miracle begins." -- Los Angeles Times

"An intimate and awe-inspiring story." -- Christian Bookseller

"A powerful, painful, joyful and true story of a boy's rescue from autism." -- Minneapolis Tribune

"A beautiful and healing journey. The Kaufmans' message is one of peace, hope and possibility. Through their work they have demonstrated and continue to demonstrate in very tangible terms the power of love and acceptance." -- New Age Magazine

"Heartwarming story...overwhelming proof that love can work miracles." -- The Literary Guild

A powerful continuation of the Son-Rise miracle! April 16, 1999 "Oh, the power of love! I did not just read this book, I consumed it. The feelings of the Soto family were mine, as I too struggled to try and understand my autistic son. Since visiting the Option Institute and embracing a Son-Rise program for our son, the changes our family has undergone have been miraculous! The son who would not hug or show affection now wraps his arms around me tight and offers me a kiss. I know this happened because I was able to change my beliefs and truly accept him for who he is. Everything that happened to the Soto's is happening to us as well. I loved reading this book right on the heels of reading 'Son-Rise, the Miracle Continues.' These books have changed our lives!"

What an Inspiration! (By A Customer) "I read this book and learned amazing things about myself and ways that I could better communicate with children, especially children with communication difficulties. Barry Kaufman really got me thinking about why relationships that allow you to be the most loving, happy and inspirational person you've ever wanted to be begin with a loving and accepting attitude of the person you want that relationship with. In this book, they work with a young boy totally submerged in his own world, and by loving and appreciating him the way he was, they were able to show him the best they had in themselves, and interest him in joining their world.

"What's funny is that a few years after reading this book, my beautiful baby boy was diagnosed with autism. This book addresses all the trials and tribulations we've been through: self-doubt, fear, depression, worry, excitement, acceptance and pride. It's when we stopped trying to fix him and just started to love him that he started to join us more and more. His progress is baffling the professionals.

"The book is a great resource for me, and I highly recommend it to people who aren't afraid of pursuing relationships with people who may not seem interested in that, people who aren't afraid to believe in miracles, people who want to be happy and not view the special children in their lives as a tragedy, people who know that with love all things are possible. This book is pure inspiration!"

THIS BOOK WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART August 24, 2000 "The Kauffman family has created the Option Living program which has become well-known since their son Raun's recovery from autism in the late 1970s.

Roby Soto, a man living in Mexico learns about the Kaufman’s after reading 'Son-Rise.' His son, Robertito Jr. exhibits much of the same behavior Raun did early in his treatment program. By age 5, Robertito is neither toilet trained nor verbal and his contact is fleeting at best, non-existent at work. Roby, his wife Francisca head north to work with the Kaufman’s to restore Robertito.

"Raun, of course, takes to his new friend immediately. He loves Robertito's round, full cheeks and from the minute they meet, Raun almost never leaves his new friend's side. I really like the way the author calls Robertito and his parents "our new friends." The staff of devoted volunteers works endlessly and tirelessly with Robertito in one-on-one fashion. They do what Raun's parents originally did with Raun -- they join Robertito in whatever self-stimulating activity he is engaged in, talking to him all the time. Robertito makes great leaps and bounds in speech and self care and at the close of the book, a doctor who had treated him earlier marvels at the boy's progress.

"I love the way the author shows his high degree of empathy for all persons. In one chapter, he describes a concentration-camp like institution for autistic children where the kids are cattle prodded into compliance. One weird task is to get the children to "hug their instructors." Barry throws down the article in disgust, saying that autism is a communication disorder. Why were the children in this place treated this way and referred to as "it" instead of a boy or a girl? And why would anybody want to hug their instructors if their instructors treated them like Holocaust prisoners. Barry is a very astute, loving, kind, intelligent and humane person. He has my unflagging respect. So does his wife, Samahria (formerly Suzy) and their three children, Bryn, Thea and Raun. They are truly sterling examples of what love is really all about.

"God bless the Kaufman’s! God bless the Soto’s! This book deserved a special place of honor in our hearts and bookshelves."

A victory for love over skepticism April 13, 1999 (By A Customer) "People face all types of challenges in their lives. This book details the challenges facing the parents of a special needs child and the manner in which they chose to flourish instead of buckle under that challenge. Barry Kaufman's message of acceptance in the face of the negative prognosis of all the medical community is a gift to all that face such challenges in their own lives. He suggests opportunity to grow, where others see only tragedy. He finds hope where others find only fear. This inspiring book should be required reading for all those blessed with special needs children and for all of those who want to change their attitudes regarding life around to a more peaceful and happier existence. One of the more unique aspects of this book is the incite it gives you into the other wonderful volunteers and people who work with this little boy. He not only changes the lives of his parents, but everyone around him that he touches. If you are feeling blue about what cards life has dealt you, read this book and your deck will get a serious reshuffle!!!"