Iris Grace Iris Grace

Iris Grace

How Thula the Cat Saved a Little Girl and Her Family

    • 4.7 • 24 Ratings
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Publisher Description

Iris Grace is a beautiful little girl who, from a very young age, barely communicated, avoided social interaction with other people, and rarely smiled. From both before her diagnosis of autism and after, she seemed trapped in her own world, unable to connect with those around her.

One day, her mother brought home a Maine Coon kitten for Iris, even though cats aren’t typically thought of as therapy pets. Thula, named after one of Iris’s favorite African lullabies and meaning “peace” in Zulu, immediately bonded with Iris. Thula knew right away how to assuage Iris when she became overstimulated; when to intervene when Iris became overwhelmed; and how to provide distraction when Iris started heading toward a meltdown. Whether exploring, playing, sleeping, or taking a bath with Iris or accompanying the family on a bike ride, Thula became so much more than a therapy cat. With Thula’s safe companionship, Iris began to talk and interact with her family.

This heartwarming story is illustrated with sixty of Iris’s gorgeous impressionistic paintings, works of art that have allowed her to express herself since the age of three. A gifted artist, Iris sees the natural world in a profoundly vivid and visceral way. With Thula by her side, she’ll sit and paint for hours, and the results are stunning.

Inspiring and touching, Iris Grace follows the struggles and triumphs of a family—and a miracle cat—as they learn to connect with an amazing child.

GENRE
Health, Mind & Body
RELEASED
2017
April 25
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
368
Pages
PUBLISHER
Skyhorse
SELLER
Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC
SIZE
52.3
MB

Customer Reviews

Gramma Barbara, RN ,

Inspirational

So beautifully and lovingly shared with us. Thank you!

12Shar12T ,

More …..Stars !

Fabulous I loved the journey . Your family is such an inspiration to me . Thank you so much for sharing !

Horseflute ,

An amazing journey

This is the story of a wonderful family. An unusual glimpse into the world of autism and I feel like they have become friends. I’m inspired by the love and creativity.

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