Gluing the Cracks: Reflections on Motherhood, Disability, and Hope

In this collection of winsome and raw essays, Katie Blackburn shares stories and lessons of being a mom to her young son with autism, Cannon. From the moment she first noticed something concerning about his development, to the official diagnosis and the reality of a life she never imagined, Katie offers an honest look into day to day life with a child on the spectrum: the acute pain, the frustrating tears, the longing to understand, and ultimately, the real hope.

If you’re in midst of the often jarring experience of raising a child with a disability, Gluing the Cracks will meet you where you are. With her vulnerable stories and gentle reflections, readers will relate to the honesty of Katie’s griefs and be encouraged by the joy and acceptance she’s found along the way. Find hope in the midst of autism, or any disability, through her stories, and discover how the goodness of God is at work in and for your child, and your whole family.