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He finally found a cure for his son’s epilepsy — but is he too late? After three long years, it looks like Johnny’s young son, Sam, will finally be cured. But even as calm comes to Sam's body, the illness has made off with his mind. Violent outbursts, strange obsessions — what has happened to his sweet boy? As these new convulsions threaten to tear his family apart, Johnny is haunted by his late father’s constant benediction: "Remember, as you go through life, you’re the greatest." But how can someone so broken be great? Cinematically weaving three generations of fatherhood, "Remember, You’re the Greatest" is a memoir of hard questions. Of unexpected joy in the ache of mystery. And the power of a special needs child to teach a father what greatness truly looks like. No matter what parenting challenge you face, "Remember, You're the Greatest" will help you to hang on, bring laughter, and give you hope.What special needs parents and professionals are saying about "Remember, You're the Greatest""A magical foray into the wonder of boyhood that leaves you tear-stained and cheering. The reader is fully immersed, and imprinted with wild hope and a burning desire to love everyone dear to them with a deeper, truer love.” – Susan Reedy, MA, autism specialist“As a mom of a child with special needs, this book gave the inner thoughts in the recesses of my soul permission to come out. Sam’s story inspires me to continue to look for the unexpected ways in which my sweet boy is trying to tell me what his world is like.” – Laura Gossman, mother of a son with autism“Stuffed with yearning and wit, heartbreak and triumph, this book is simply storytelling at its peak — and perfect for any father who’s deeply in love with his kids.” – Marc Elmer, father of a child with autism“I cried, laughed, and was moved from one chapter to the next with the winds of hope ever present in Johnny’s writing. His story is not simply a great book for the special needs community. It is a great book, period.” – Mark Spinelli, father of a son with Down Syndrome“A beautiful and complex picture that captures the importance of celebrating neurodiversity. The vulnerability that Johnny Bollow is willing to step into will be a resource for families and the professionals who work with them. A must-read for anyone who loves someone with special needs.”– Jackie Stemen, MS, ACSW, parent coach for autism“Parents of kids with special needs often feel isolated and forgotten by God. But Johnny Bollow’s masterful storytelling, humor and honesty lets parents know they are not alone on their journey.” – Rev. Julie Ono, family care pastor, Evergreen Baptist Church LA “As a physical therapist, I have been privileged to work with hundreds of special needs children. Johnny’s richly detailed yet honestly unvarnished account of his journey as both a son and a father gives one an unobstructed view. A great book. Go read it.” – Jaime Clevenger, PT, MPT, physical therapist for special needs childrenMore advance praise for "Remember, You're the Greatest""Johnny Bollow is one of those rare writers whose voice you simply want to listen to. Every incident, each detail, is graced and elevated with a kind of loving, attentive prose. ”– Lee R. Cerling, Ph.D., University of Southern California“You will laugh. You will cry. You will shake your head in amazement. But most of all, you will walk into the rest of your life inspired to face whatever your particular challenges with grace, integrity, and bravery. Just a simple request: Take off your sandals, for you stand on holy ground.” – Tim Patterson, MFT"A poetic and beautiful literary weaving, this book reminds us that we can make a difference when we love another human deeply, when we show up in suffering, and allow imperfection to be beautiful.” – Juli Chaffee, MSW
