Embracing Zak Novel: Community Compassion is a Powerful Force
“Embracing Zak” weaves together the neurodiverse profiles of FASD, ASD, ADHD, and trauma with warm characters in an amazing story of transformation.
"Embracing Zak" takes you to a small Midwestern town inhabited by characters written so believably and with such depth by Jodee Kulp that you will feel as though you’ve known these people for years. In the story, you will appreciate variations of neurodiversity as you resonate with brilliantly interwoven characters whose struggles and strengths shape the life of a vibrant community. The book teaches that FASD encompasses both strengths and challenges. By relating to multiple neurodiverse characters, you will realize that embracing our unique learning preferences and strengths is how we come to terms with our humanity and find ways to contribute to the lives of others in our community. Indeed, our combination of strengths, learning style preferences, and challenges is as unique as our fingerprint. As we immerse ourselves in this story, we fully appreciate the saying about tapestries woven from threads of many colors. A complete and rich life must include differing ideas, perspectives, and gifts, creating a delicate and sometimes dramatic, intricate pattern.
The characters in Embracing Zak, the lessons each one has to offer, and how each person touches others in creating moments of life more significant than any of them individually will stick with you long after you read the last word and turn the final page. This story is one you will not want to end.