John Is Me

About the Book

John Is Me is a biography of our son John, a gentle person who, in his own way, has taught lessons for a lifetime. He was born cognitively disabled and, in his fifty-nine years, has not spoken a single word.

Throughout John’s story, his imagined words and speculated thoughts are gently positioned with a commitment to credibility. In order to tap into his silent voice, the mother, father, and son embark together with John’s sounds invented through an intimate engagement—a collaborative and symbiotic adventure into a complex and labyrinthine mind. There is no doubt that John Is Me commands great attention and embodies a practical message about the subject of autism and the fiber of a family working to create a safe and peaceful environment for all of its members.

About the Author

Frank and Virginia Unger were born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. They are the parents of seven children and married to each other for over 61 years. Frank’s writing skills have earned a living for his family for over sixty of his 82 years. As President of his own Media Production Company, with his son Daniel beside him, Frank produced Sales Meetings for major corporations in nations throughout Europe, the Far East, and most major cities in the United States. In his role, Frank authored scripts for Corporate Executives while writing three books on salesmanship for the private business sector and self-publishing eight other books, mostly in the Historical Fiction genre. Through it all, Virginia contributed support, stability and generous amounts of love as a dedicated wife and Mother.