From Publishers Weekly
The original Son-Rise (1976) described the family trauma of the author, his wife Samahria and their son Raun, who had been diagnosed as autistic, mentally retarded and untreatable. Rather than relegating Raun to permanent institutionalization, the Kaufmans designed a program of their own, which provided intensive therapy on a rigorous schedule that changed all of their lives. Did Raun continue to progress? In this book, that question is answered not only by the parents and extended family but also by Raun himself, now a college student and a participant in the family's educational foundation, The Option Institute and Fellowship, based in Sheffield, Mass. Testimonials from similarly afflicted families who practice the Kaufmans' techniques for treating the communications disorders of so-called "unreachable" children round out a heartwarming, inspiring chronicle that should offer hope to many. 50,000 first printing; $50,000 ad/promo. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Bernie Siegel, M.D. (Author, Love, Medicine and Miracles)
"Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues is an inspiring book that we can all learn from."


Dr. Wayne Dyer (Author, Your Erroneous Zones)
"If there were a Nobel Prize for Love, I'd want the Kaufmans to be first to receive one."


From Booklist
Kaufman, head of the Options Institute in Massachusetts, traces the difficulties he and his wife, Samahria, experienced with their autistic son, Raun. Readers first encountered Raun in 1976, with Kaufman's Son-Rise, and raising him--fighting a glum medical establishment and dubious child-care professionals--would have proved a daunting, even a hopeless, task for most. But the Kaufmans refused to be "realistic," insisting that Raun was truly special in their eyes and in God's, and with patience and cleverness, they broke through into Raun's deeply personal world. They steered him so much into the mainstream that he is in college now, an extrovert who contributed the introduction to his father's book. In fact, he writes better than his father, unaffectedly expressing his gratitude to his parents and his optimism for the future. The elder Kaufman has a terrific tale to tell, and his accounts of others who have benefited from his methods will make the reader grateful he and his wife are on the planet, but his incessant use of stock self-help and recovery phrases, such as, "I built barricades around my feelings" or "I had the opportunity to share personally," has a cloying effect. The message of this miracle-in-everyday-life book is nothing more than: Be optimistic. How you get to such a simple and joyous outlook is the problem; Raun's story, and that of his patient, loving parents, perhaps will instruct you. John Mort


Deepak Chopra (Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success)
"The Kaufman's work is inspiring, ground-breaking and visionary. It is the science of love, compassion and insight that will transform the world."

ANNOTATION

Based on the classic bestseller Son-Rise, which was made into an award-winning TV movie viewed by 300 million people worldwide, this expanded and updated journal continues the story of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's efforts to reach Raun, their autistic child. 22 photos.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In 1979, the classic best-seller Son-Rise was made into an award-winning NBC television special, which has been viewed by 300 million people worldwide. Now, Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues presents an expanded and updated journal of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's successful effort to reach their once "unreachable" autistic child. Part one documents Raun Kaufman's astonishing development from a lifeless, autistic, retarded child into a highly verbal, lovable youngster with no traces of his former condition. Part two details Raun's extraordinary progress from the age of four into young adulthood. Part three shares moving accounts of five families that successfully used the Son-Rise Program to reach their own special children. An awe-inspiring reminder that love moves mountains. A must for any parent, teacher or student of personal growth.

SYNOPSIS

In 1979, the classic best-seller Son-Rise was made into an award-winning NBC television special. Now Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues presents the expanded and updated journal of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's successful effort to reach their "unreachable" child. Part one is the story of Raun Kaufman's astonishing development from a lifeless, authistic, retarded child into a highly verbal, lovable youngster with no traces of his former condition. Part two details Raun's extraordinary progress from the age of four into young adulthood. Part three shares moving accounts of five families that successfully used the Son-Rise Program to reach their own special children. An awe inspiring reminder that love moves mountains. A must for any parent, teacher or student of personal growth.

FROM THE CRITICS

Barry Kaufman

"The Kaufman's work is inspiring, ground-breaking and visionary. It is the science of love, compassion and insight that will transform the world." -Deepak Chopra (Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success) "If there were a Noble Prize for love, I'd want the Kaufmans to be the first to receive one." - Dr. Wayne Dyer (Author, Your Erroneous Zones) "Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues is an inspiring book that we can all learn from." - Bernie Siegel, M.D. (Author, Love, Medicine and Miracles) "This book is love in action." - John S. Weltner, M.D. (Child Psychiatrist, Co-President, Society for Family Therapy & Research)

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