{"product_id":"for-the-love-of-stephen-stuart-d-jones-9798896949398","title":"For the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Stephen's story is beautifully told through the eyes of his brother, Stuart. Steve was different, not less. You will love his story.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eTemple Grandin, Ph.D., Author \u0026amp; Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn premature in 1954 and diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Steve Jones was never expected to live a \"normal\" life. Professionals urged his parents to institutionalize him, to forget, to move on. Instead, they chose love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken is a powerful sibling memoir that spans five decades of Steve's life from the small-town prejudices of the 1950s, through public school desegregation for students with disabilities in the 1970s, to the quiet injustices and quiet joys of his adult years. It is a story of resilience, laughter, heartbreak, and radical belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough sharp honesty, satirical critique, and moments of deep tenderness, Dr. Stuart D. Jones shares the story of his brother's courage and humanity in a world that too often refused to see it. Along the way, readers will encounter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe absurdities and heartbreak of a system that failed people with disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fierce love of a family that defied societal norms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe triumphs and humor of a man who refused to be defined by labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tragic ending that underscores the urgent need for justice and inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of Riding the Bus with My Sister (Rachel Simon) and Life, Animated (Ron Suskind), For the Love of Stephen is both personal and universal-an unforgettable story that asks us to see differently, love fiercely, and never look away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart D. Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896949398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Selfpublishing.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d","brand":"Stuart D. Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47761331519743,"sku":"9798896949398","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_329594be-96f5-47dc-8e6f-d50bbed2bd40.jpg?v=1765514991","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/for-the-love-of-stephen-stuart-d-jones-9798896949398","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}