I believe even those with millions of dollars should still be permitted a voice. Most celebrity authors are approched to share their story for a selling reason. No matter how much money she has, or if she is liked or dispised, she has the pain of a child she will never really understand. Usually I am accused of reverse snobbery, but in this case, I believe I have been outdone. I have yet to read this book, but from what I understand the main key of this is to show even people with seemingly perfect lives go through the same pain as one like me. For the record, I am a very poor single mother. I live in poverty because I am unable to work because of my ASD son. I hate when people judge me for the number in my bank account. I think in this case, I have no right to judge this woman for her choices.

I want to read a book that helps me out more emotionally that stating the cold facts I have read in several other books. Putting the name Jenny McCarthy on a book brought attention to people who are not part of the Autistic Community. For that I am thankful.

I just finished Jenny McCarthy's book and I wish she would have discussed more her homepathic way of chelating her son. It was an easy read and I am glad she touched on items that most of us have felt at one point in time, especially hating the mothers of normal children and losing friends. I am lucky that my best friend worked with autistic children and is my main support. My husband and I started our son on "the diet" and found the other therapies via internet research. We have found a DAN doctor who yes is expensive but worth it. I never realized she in particular was getting credit for alternative therapies, but theorized she was just a famous face to put to our struggle.

I only have one autistic child and we are watching our second son like a hawk for any early signs. We even changed his vaccination schedule which our regular pediatrician is more than willing to follow. I do not believe that I have the strength for two, I give you credit for your daily struggle.

Ms. Smith,
I have been searching the web looking for information on autism and ppd when I came across your post. I'm appalled that you are filled with so much anger for a mother who is going through issues that you cannot understand. I'm sure that your book on autism will be insightful, as has all the information has been that I have found, but I cannot understand why you are so angry at Jenny McCarthy for sharing her story with everyone - regardless if she had help writing the book. I, too, am FOR vaccines, and it's important for our children to get them. As a registered nurse, I think it's important for you to do your research to protect your children. I am a "real mother" and continue to "fight" for my children's health, education, and spiritual growth....lead by example, and let go of this anger. Have a blessed day.