{"product_id":"sister-in-a-puzzle-9798218720889","title":"Sister In A Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fifteen years, the author lived under the same roof with her sibling, diagnosed with both autism and bipolar disorder. In Sister In A Puzzle, she shares an unfiltered and deeply personal account of that experience, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the emotional complexity of growing up alongside a neurodiverse and mentally ill sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis memoir is a raw, heartfelt journey through moments of love, confusion, fear, and resilience. It captures the full spectrum of emotions-violent outbursts, emotional withdrawal, awkward silences, and the quiet acts of love that kept the family together. With honesty and vulnerability, the author reveals how these experiences shaped her character, taught her patience, and ultimately led her to a place of acceptance and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a personal narrative, Sister In A Puzzle is a tribute to the siblings and caregivers who often navigate mental health and developmental challenges without acknowledgment or support. It gives voice to those who stand in the background-coping, adapting, and loving in silence. The author doesn't shy away from the difficult truths, but she also celebrates the small victories and the enduring bond of family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting this book became a therapeutic outlet for the author-a way to process trauma, honor her brother, and extend compassion to others on similar journeys. Through this candid storytelling, she hopes to shed light on the unseen struggles and unexpected joys that come with being a sibling to someone with special needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in memoirs, mental health, autism, and bipolar disorder, Sister In A Puzzle is a moving testament to the power of love, endurance, and emotional growth. It invites readers to step into a story that is both deeply personal and universally human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominique Leonard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218720889\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d","brand":"Dominique Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733482762421,"sku":"9798218720889","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/sister-in-a-puzzle-9798218720889","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}