Many books about the medical, scientific, psychological and social aspects of autism have been written. "Behind the Eye Shadow" is not one of them. This book is a poignant and thought-provoking narrative about a mother's story on learning her son's autism diagnosis. Brigitte Kobenan opens a private door into her world and candidly shares her thoughts as she struggles to navigate through her feelings of inadequacy and help her son. She digs into intimate aspects of her life and transports the reader through an unforgettable journey filled with challenges and small victories, with a turn of events that thrust her into a position she never imagined possible. Though nonfiction, this story rises above its specific setting and takes you into a world that blends the agony of fear and despair with the depths of love, faith and spirituality on the way to hope and acceptance. Buckle up!