• A Friend like Henry

  • The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog That Unlocked His World
  • By: Nuala Gardner
  • Narrated by: Susan Duerden
  • Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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A Friend like Henry

By: Nuala Gardner
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
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Dale was still a baby when his parents realised that something wasn't right. Worried, his mother Nuala took him to see several doctors, before finally hearing the word 'autism' for the first time. Dale's autism was severe and violent and family life was a daily battleground. But the Gardner's lives were transformed when they welcomed a gorgeous golden retriever into the family. The special bond between Dale and his dog Henry helped them to produce the breakthrough in Dale they had long sought.

This is a heartrending and fascinating account of how one devoted and talented dog helped a little boy conquer his autism.

©2008 Nuala Gardner (P)2014 Tantor

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What an inspiring story

This book exceeded my expectations. The tenacity and perseverance of the people in the story is inspiring. My favourite part is when Dale told his mum that he loves her for the first time, and they way Dale becomes his moms rock to help his little sister.

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Narration ruined it

I had to REALLY try to get thru this narration. Did they not listen before using this narrator?! My god,she is awful. Robotic, uninspiring. Her cadence, rhythm is like fingernails on a chalkboard. Made it to chapter 7 then skipped to end. Ruined a story that would make a difference.

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Great for Anyone that is involved With Autism Children

This is an amazing book for special Ed educators and parents that have a child or children that have mild to mod severe autism. This book will educate you with resources and will give you the perspective of The child with autism and the adults with autism.

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amazing

I absolutely loved this book, I had to pick a book for my special education class and this one stuck me as one to read!! and I did the audible book and it was like I was talking with Nuala. like she was telling me a story!!! highly recommend!!!

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Great story narration wasn’t that great.

The Story and content ie really great. The narrator was very monotone. But you get used to it.

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Inspiring

Thank you for sharing your families journey. It gave me hope for my autist grandson. I shared this with both my daughters to give them inspiration as well!

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Beautiful story

An amazing story of complete love and pure determination. . Thank you for sharing your story.

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Beautiful story!

I loved the story the cadence of the reader was difficult for me to listen to but the story was so good I kept at it.

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Excellent read

we loved te adoro. Not só Much the narrator, Tried too Hard to be mysterious

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Excellent account of one's family and their hard work and dedication to their children on the spectrum

This was a very well written book.... easy to listen to and well balanced; in so much that it explains clearly at times we have to step outside of the proverbial box in order to rescue our children from the plague that is known as autism!!!

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