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“Mom, I’m Mater” The Unexpected Words That Changed a Mother’s Life Forever

A raw, faith-filled journey of love, resilience, and finding hope in the challenges of raising a child with autism.

South Carolina, USA. What would you do if four simple words from your child changed everything you thought you knew about parenting, love, and faith?

In her captivating new memoir, Mom, I’m Mater: My Life as an Autism Mom, Melanie Thurston invites readers into the raw, unfiltered, and unexpectedly uplifting reality of raising a child with autism. Part emotional rollercoaster, part faith testimony, this powerful story blends vulnerability with strength offering comfort, courage, and connection to parents, caregivers, and believers alike.

From navigating meltdowns in public places to celebrating small but monumental breakthroughs, Melanie’s journey is one of resilience, relentless love, and divine purpose. She shares how her career as a cardiovascular intensive care nurse specializing in ECMO taught her to fight for life and how motherhood taught her to fight for joy.

“Faith was my anchor,” says Melanie. “Even when I was exhausted, afraid, and overwhelmed, God’s presence carried me forward.”

A Memoir That Speaks to Every Heart

- For Autism Parents: Honest moments you’ll see yourself in.

- For Faith-Driven Readers: A testament to God’s provision in the storm.

- For Anyone Seeking Hope: A reminder that beauty often blooms in the unexpected.

Melanie’s writing doesn’t just tell her story it invites you into it, pulling you to reflect on your own life, challenges, and victories. By the last page, you won’t just know her journey you’ll feel it.

Book Details:

Title: Mom, I’m Mater: My Life as an Autism Mom

Author: Melanie Thurston

Publisher: WestBow Press

Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 176

ISBN: 979-8385035250

Order Now: Available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/7azZ0t1) | Author Website booksbymelaniethurston| Official Book Website Mommater

About the Author

Melanie Thurston grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and moved to South Carolina in 1995. Alongside her work as a cardiovascular intensive care nurse, she began writing in 2021, answering a deep calling to share her faith and personal experiences. She is also the author of Confessions of Grace: My Survival Guide and I Will Praise Him.

For more information, review copies, or interview requests, please contact:

 

 

Tim Blake

Tim.blake@writeyourvibe.com

832-318-0527

 

 

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