{"product_id":"cowboy-wills-a-love-story-paperback","title":"Cowboy \u0026 Wills: A Love Story - 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\u003eMonica Holloway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristened \"charming\" and \"winning\" by the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post \u003c\/i\u003eand \"touching\" by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003ethis deeply moving memoir by celebrated author Monica Holloway tells the unforgettable true story of an extraordinary little boy with autism spectrum disorder and the irresistible puppy who transformed his life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe day Monica Holloway learns that her lovable, brilliant three-year-old son has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), she takes him to buy an aquarium. But what Wills really wants is a puppy. From the moment Cowboy Carol Lawrence--an affectionate, high-spirited golden retriever--joins the family, Monica watches as her cautious son begins to step more confidently into the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith his new \"sister\" by his side, Wills finds the courage to invite children over for playdates, confront his fear of water, and finally sleep in his own bed, comforted by the puppy's steady presence. As Cowboy proves to need her family as much as they need her, they discover the profound emotional support, companionship, and unconditional love that a dog can provide a child with special needs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heartfelt memoir about autism, family resilience, therapy dogs, and the life-changing bond between a child and a pet, this inspiring true story celebrates devotion, loyalty, and the unexpected ways healing can begin.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonica Holloway is the critically acclaimed author of the memoir \u003ci\u003eDriving with Dead People \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCowboy \u0026amp; Wills\u003c\/i\u003e. She has contributed to the anthology \u003ci\u003eMommy Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, from which her essay \"Red Boots and Cole Haans\" was described by \u003ci\u003eNewsday\u003c\/i\u003e as \"brilliant, grimly hilarious.\" She lives in Los Angeles with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 9.02 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53464180949299,"sku":"9781416595045","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/nJZTjYxgt09781416595045.webp?v=1781540848","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/cowboy-wills-a-love-story-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}