I am in here

the long version

"Me / I sometimes fear / That people cannot understand / That I hear. / And I know / That they don't believe I go / To every extreme / To try to express / My need to talk. / If only they could walk / In my shoes / They would share my news: / I am in here. / And trying to speak every day / In some kind of way." Though she cannot speak, Elizabeth Bonker writes poetry that shines a light on the hidden inner world of autism and the world around us. I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep moving forward despite the obstacles. Elizabeth's poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step -- with hope. - Publisher.