Tinderbox: One Family's Story of Adoption, Neurodiversity, and Fierce Love

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Huge target audience: An estimated one in twenty children in the US suffer from FASD, and thousands more have some other type of neurodivergence/learning difference, yet few books exist to help parents navigate raising children with these brain differences; the many parents out there with children with FASD and other special needs are hungry for a title like this one.

Adoption directly or indirectly touches most Americans today (1 out of every 25 US families with kids has adopted childrenthats 1.5 million adopted kids, about 140,000 children each year); now more than ever before, this kind of a memoir is hugely relevant.

As a licensed master social worker, FASCETS program director, certified spiritual director, and meditation teacher, the author has extensive expertise and connections in the fields of neurodiversity and mindfulness.

This manuscript placed third for the 2021 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Award.

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What emerges from the experience of readingTinderboxis the vital importance of community, and the power of understanding as the foundation for acceptance and uncluttered love.I was struck by the depth of Lynns courage and candorshowing how theory may be translated into life.

Diane V. Malbin, MSW, author ofTrying Differently Rather Than Harder and founder of FASCETS, Inc.

Tinderbox is a sacred gift: honest, vulnerable, humble, and hopeful. Whether your journey has included similar experiences to Lynn and her family or not, Tinderbox is a timely reminder of our shared humanity and our need to care for one another through both the challenges and celebrations of life. Lynns writing is compelling, authentic and invitingI couldnt put it down once I started. I highly recommend that you create space for this book to become a part of your journey; you will be inspired, challenged, informed, and uplifted.

Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner, United Methodist pastor, spiritual director, author, and founder of Belly of the Whale Spiritual Direction & Retreat

I LOVED this book! Its a story that desperately needs to be heard.Lynn brilliantly captures two decades of her adoption journey. . . . With openness and grace, she shares her spiritual journey and hard-won wisdom. I recommend this book to families and mental health professionals struggling with childrens extreme behaviors.

Julia D. Rivera, Esquire,board director of Learning Disabilities Association and cofounder of North TX FASD Network

Author Bio

Lynn Alsup is an author, social worker, and spiritual director. Her three extraordinary, neurodivergent daughters led her to FASCETS, where she now trains parents and professionals in the Neurobehavioral Modela paradigm that fosters celebration and accommodation of neurodiversity. She lives with her family on the edge of the Chihuahuan desert in Midland, TX, building resilience and joy through writing, yoga, wide-open spaces, and snuggling her four-legged rescuer, Bryn the Bassador.