Finding light in the darkness.
Courage in the face of adversity.
Hope in the practice of surrender.
—A Life Beyond Words
by Susan Baker
Author-signed Copies
Author-signed copies available! Professionally printed and signed by Susan. Includes one of Abby's painted bookmarks and a quote card from Andrew.
$25CDN + shipping ($6 CAN; $15 US/ITNL)
Ships directly from the author.
Local pick-up option available.
What readers are saying...
"It's so, so good. It's the way you write—I feel so acutely with you in these moments, maybe because I've lived so many familiar ones. I don't read other books by "autism moms" but I just love this one—it's not cheesy or pandering to emotions. It'll mean a lot to disability parents, but that's certainly not the only audience"
—Ciara Ghajar
Mother of three autistic children
"I hope this book spreads far and wide! A Life Beyond Words is the true story of one woman's journey into motherhood, with all the joys, challenges, heartache, and triumphs that accompany it. Susan brings you along with her beautifully written words and you can feel every emotion that being a parent can bring, the highs as well as the lows. This book is perfect for anyone who is a parent but particularly for people who have someone with nonspeaking autism in their family"
—Linda Tino
Parent and Communication Partner of nonspeaking autistic son
"An inspiring story of triumph and resilience! Susan crafts an intensely moving narrative that delves into the complexities of human resilience and the unwavering spirit to overcome life’s challenges. Her story is a profound exploration of the human condition, painted with the delicate brushstrokes of emotion and experience"
—Tina Addorisio
Reiki Master, Teacher & Author
About Susan
Susan Baker is a passionate speaker, writer, and advocate living in Toronto, Canada. Featured on numerous family and personal growth podcasts, Susan shares her family’s remarkable story of a profound communication breakthrough for their nonspeaking autistic son and the transformation that ensued.
With her background in holistic nutrition and education, she is the author of Life, Love & Autism, an inspiring blog that chronicles her family’s journey through growth and challenge, including love, loss, and an autism diagnosis. Susan’s words have reached thousands of households, from articles in Reader’s Digest and The Globe and Mail—one of Canada’s leading news outlets—to online parenting forums.
In addition to her first published book, A Life Beyond Words, she has coauthored Lead with Love, a collection of motherhood stories, and For the Love of Our Children, a holistic resource written for parents by parents of children with disabilities. She plans to coauthor a book with her nonspeaking son, Andrew, and she actively collaborates with Abby’s Joy, her daughter’s creative and charitable venture.