Book review: "I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames: My Insane Life Raising Two Boys with Autism" by Jeni Decker

Recently, I read "I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames: My Insane Life Raising Two Boys with Autism" by Jeni Decker. It was recommended to me because it ontained the word "autism" in the title.  I have two son with Asperger's syndrome. So, whenever somebody sees anything regarding autism, they think I should read it. "Oh, I immediately thought of you!" Usually, I don't bother since each child is different, each family is different. Each family's experiences are unique unto themselves. But, I decided to read it because it was supposedly getting great reviews and was so funny. Right...... 

The book had good parts, like Jake needs to take several showers a day. I thought, "Oh, my goodness! My son isn't the only one who does that." But, overall, the book was nothing more than her pompous, selfish, self-serving attitude and behavior which does not speak for me or other parents of autistic children. Her intentional antagonizing of Jake abusive. 

The venom she spoke with regarding her husband was deplorable. Her vulgarity was unnecessary, and her political rant was misplaced in this book. Jeni Decker should be ashamed of herself. This could have been a beautiful, insightful book regarding life with autism if she had focused on her boys, instead of herself.