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Title: Dancing with Max
Subtitle: A Mother and Son Who Broke Free
Author: Charles Colson, Emily Colson
Narrator: Emily Colson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-31-10
Publisher: Zondervan
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
This is the true story of Emily Colson, a single mother who has faced life's toughest obstacles. This is also the story of her 19-year-old autistic son, Max, a young man who struggles to speak, who some professionals deemed a waste of time - but a young man with a gift. Journey with Emily through this unabridged audio as she shows how Max unraveled the thinking of those who tried to teach him and help him, a lesson that the seemingly weak people can be more powerful than the strong, ncluding strong people like Max's own grandfather, Chuck Colson.
Critic Reviews:
"In sharing her discovery of God's gift to Max seeing the world with a different but uncluttered view, Colson will bring hope and encouragement to those who have a child with autism. The book includes a prologue and epilogue by author - and Max's grandfather - Charles Colson." (
Christian Retailing)
Members Reviews:
Beautiful Story!
Another great tool in learning to understand autism and the families that are impacted by it! Thank you for sharing your story, Emily!
Wonderful True Life Story
Would you consider the audio edition of Dancing with Max to be better than the print version?
No, I used Whispersync and was able to read and listen at the same time. But the narration gave the story a little more life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Dancing with Max?
One of the most memorable moments when Max decided he wanted to be baptized.
What does Emily Colson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
Since it was her story and she was actually the person who is telling it. You can hear all the emotions in her voice that she felt when the events where happening.
Any additional comments?
I have a son with autism. This is a great book to read/listen if you are a parent of special needs child and also a Christian.
Encouraging Story
What does Emily Colson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
I really enjoyed hearing Charles Colson and his daughter, Emily, share Max's story. Also, at the very end, Max and Emily sing a little together, which was a nice surprise.
Any additional comments?
Emily Colson reminded me that we all interact with people, and that despite our troubles we need to look beyond ourselves to help and love others. Maybe someone doesn't have an obvious disability that they are struggling with, but are struggling with their marriage or finances, etc. If Max is able to reach out to the people in his community, why can't I?
Helpful, hopeful & sad
Having a son with some similar issues to Max, I found lots of stories to relate to and appreciated Emily's determination and dedication to Max. She described the hard times and the good times with the same cheery disposition which grated on me a little bit.
What I didnt appreciate was her father's comments along the lines that the only good people who can care for kids like Max are the evangelical Christians like himself.
Touching and Joyful View of Autism
This book, written by Emily Colson, daughter of Chuck Colson, is an honest and inspiring look into a life consumed with raising an autistic son (Max) as a single parent. Emily shares the struggles candidly but you never lose the sense that she considers her autistic son and her life raising him as a gift from God.
