[A] heart-stopping new memoir...riveting...a gripping...narrative of a family struggling to keep intact...Mostly, though, it's the story of a mother who refused to read the writing on the wall--and saved her son's life in the process...compelling.
Marietta Times
When you find a good book, a really, really good book, what do you do? Most readers would confess to buttonholing friends (especially the close ones) and demanding that they promise to read that particularly wonderful book. That's my initial reaction to Patricia Stacey's first book, the awesome account of her son's battle against autism...illustrates the intense relationship between mother and son...The author writes with all the authenticity of a medical professional (she's not) and presents this captivating story in 300 pages that will keep the reader turning pages after midnight. I'd be shocked if The Boy Who Loved Windows doesn't win a stack of major writing awards. It's a book you will recommend to friends, especially to mothers who will identify with this altogether compelling story. BookBrowse Says This is gripping, real life family drama at its best. It should go without saying that this would be useful reading for anybody involved with autism - but The Boy Who Loved Windows has been, and should continue to be, read by a wider audience for the raw power of the writing and the story told. Publishers Weekly
A sharply observed, deeply personal account.
Library Journal
Vivid descriptions...recommended for all public libraries and for academic libraries with education and social work collections. Bookviews.com
Parents with children who are autistic will find a great deal of encouragement in Patricia Stacey's book.
Curled Up with a Good Book
Anyone who has a connection with autism and sensory disorders will want to read and re-read this book, in search of clues and hopeful road signs.
Newsday
If you or anyone you know has a child with autism, you won't want to miss reading The Boy Who Loved Windows.