{"product_id":"silent-devotion-stephen-peridore-9798186914754","title":"Silent Devotion: An Autistic Boy, His Service Dog, and the Search for Sanctuary in the Desert Mountains","description":"Silent Devotion is a poignant and analytical exploration of the life of Kendall, an autistic teenager, and his service dog, Ben. Set against the stark contrast between the sweltering 110-degree heat of Las Vegas and the cool, 'sky island' sanctuary of Mount Charleston, the book details a recurring seven-day journey of sensory reset. Through Kendall's hyper-focused passion for herpetology and Ben's rigorous 'boot camp' training, the narrative reveals how structured routines and deep nature engagement foster resilience. The book culminates in the 'boulder incident, ' a split-second physical intervention where Ben's training prevents a dangerous fall, illustrating the life-saving nature of their bond. Moving beyond clinical observations, the book offers a profound look at neurodiversity, the human-animal connection, and the therapeutic power of the natural world. It provides a roadmap for families navigating similar paths, emphasizing that routine is not a limitation but a key to discovery and that devotion is a structure built through daily, uncelebrated practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Peridore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186914754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Stephen Peridore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174362521855,"sku":"9798186914754","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/silent-devotion-stephen-peridore-9798186914754","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}