For the Love of Stephen

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stephen's story is beautifully told through the eyes of his brother Stuart. Steve was different not less. You will love his story. - </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Temple Grandin Ph.D. Author & Advocate</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Born 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.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through 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:</span></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The absurdities and heartbreak of a system that failed people with disabilities</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The fierce love of a family that defied societal norms</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The triumphs and humor of a man who refused to be defined by labels</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A tragic ending that underscores the urgent need for justice and inclusion</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for readers of </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Riding the Bus with My Sister</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> (Rachel Simon) and </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Life Animated</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> (Ron Suskind) </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For the Love of Stephen</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is both personal and universal-an unforgettable story that asks us to see differently love fiercely and never look away.</span></p>