{"product_id":"for-the-love-of-stephen-the-story-of-a-boy-who-was-never-broken-paperback","title":"For the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart D. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42690184347744,"sku":"9798896949398","price":34.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/KypBgSu1zg9798896949398.webp?v=1775764239","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/for-the-love-of-stephen-the-story-of-a-boy-who-was-never-broken-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}