The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness

She received an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of New Hampshire and was a recipient of the Norman Mailer Fellowship for nonfiction in 2013. The Boy Who Loved Too Much is her first book.Heather Auden is a talented voice-over artist whose work spans commercials, corporate videos, award-winning documentaries, and audiobooks. She has dedicated man

"Always empathetic and consistently insightful, Jennifer Latson's deep dive into Eli's life not only illuminates an under-known condition, but made me rethink the very nature of human connection. I cannot recommend this book highly enough." ---Kate Bolick, author of Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own

"Riveting. A must read for every human being on this earth" according to Lizzelizzy. If six stars were available I'd give this six. The writing is sharp and the chapters alternate between the story of a young boy w Williams syndrome and the medicine behind the disease. I could not put this down. Well researched. I learned about developmental disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and research going on today. And this author brings up so many thought provoking and relevant points surrounding these things. The chapters that tell the story of Eli and his mother Gayle are po. Great and beautiful book David M. Kaplan So many scenes in this book took my breath away. It's the story of Eli, a boy with a very rare condition called Wliiams Syndrome in which a person unconditionally loves everyone he or she meets -- with no inhibitions. Through great storytelling, the book shows what it like to be someone as lovable and vulnerable as Eli and also what it's like to be his mom Gayle who does her best to protect him and help him get the most out of life. Eli and Gayle are both amazing. The book is heart--wre. Compelling story judy cartwright I had never heard of the rare genetic disorder Williams disease, the subject of Jennifer Latson's "The Boy Who Loved Too Much." Latson tells the story of Eli, who is 12 when we meet him, and his mom, Gayle. Her immersion into their lives reveals in detail the reality of their daily existence -- Eli's interactions at home, school and summer camp -- as well as the anticipation of what will change as Eli grows into adulthood. Those scenes can be powerful; yes, I had a few tears. She manage

By intertwining Eli and Gayle's story with the science and history of Williams syndrome, the book explores the genetic basis of behavior and the quirks of human nature. Journalist Jennifer Latson follows Eli over three critical years of his life as his mother, Gayle, must decide whether to shield Eli entirely from the world and its dangers or give him the freedom to find his own way and become his own person. More than a case study of a rare disorder, however, The Boy Who Loved Too Much is a universal tale abou