Antoinette van heugten s writing is engaging, kept me reading the abysmal plot, hoping for a somewhat realistic conclusion or payoff. Ansichtskarte postkarte motocrossrennen, rennfahrer ton van heugten, dick steenbergen, motorrad mit beiwagen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antoinette van heugten was born in houston, texas and is now living in fredericksburg, texas. Antoinette van heugten is an author worth giving that first chance, and after you read her im sure you will want to read more from her and as soon as possible hint, hint mira books and antoinette. Antoinette van heugten is a former international trial lawyer and mother of two autistic children. Antoinette van heugten s first novel, saving max, follows single mother, danielle parkman, whose teenage son has aspergers syndrome and. Saving max ebook written by antoinette van heugten. Saving max book by antoinette van heugten thriftbooks. Saving max project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Saving max is one of those books that can be looked at from several different viewpoints. Antoinette van heugten s first novel, saving max, follows single mother, danielle parkman. International bestselling author diane chamberlain a highspeed chase of a novel, saving max is like the best of john grisham with a feminine twist. Sep 02, 2010 what would you do if your son were accused of murder.
Van heugten s first novel, saving max, was widely acclaimed and a usa today bestseller. This is her first novel, which will be on sale this fall october 2010. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Oct 01, 2010 max parkmanautistic and whipsmart, emotionally fragile and aggressiveis perfect in his mothers eyes. Attorney danielle parkman knows her teenage son max s behavior has been getting worseusing drugs and lashing out. And with fifteen years experience as a trial lawyer, she brings a very realistic feel to the courtroom scenes. Her debut novel, saving max, released to widespread critical acclaim in. Saving max by antoinette van heugten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I really enjoyed reading saving max despite of the poor opinions. It is too much in one book is it a romance novel or a story about single mothers raising autistic children or a about a psychopath who has children just to destroy them or about the mental health industry. Antoinette van heugten while being assessed at an iowa psychiatric hospital, mentally troubled max parkman is found covered with blood at the scene of a horrific murder and is accused of being the killer. Antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller.
About antoinette van heugten avh books antoinette van heugten. Saving max antoinette van heugten 9780778329633 netgalley. Share saving max by antoinette van heugten 2010, paperback saving max by antoinette van heugten 2010, paperback 3 product ratings. The story follows a single mother whose teenage son has aspergers syndrome and becomes the primary suspect in a gruesome murder case. She is currently working on her next novel, finding marianne, the sequel to saving max. Saving max by antoinette van heugten 2010, paperback for. Saving max by antoinette van heugten nook book ebook.
Books antoinette van heugten avh booksantoinette van. Oct 04, 2010 i ended up loving the weight of silence and that is how i feel about saving max as well. I ended up loving the weight of silence and that is how i feel about saving max as well. Saving max by antoinette van heugten book cover, description, publication history. While the book is about max, the real character is aspergers and you get that through maxs actions, not so much his. Once older she had a career as an international trial lawyer, but retired to become a novelist instead.
Max is an intelligent teen who happens to have been diagnosed with aspergers disorder. Did you have to do any research at all to write parts of the book. A former international trial lawyer, van heugten spent 15 years practicing all over the world, primarily in scandinavia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Saving max by antoinette van heugten, 9780778329633, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy saving max book online at best prices in india on. Click to read more about saving max by antoinette van heugten.
A highspeed chase of a novel, saving max is like the best of john grisham with a feminine twist. She lives with her husband in the texas hill country. Add a dose of steroids to the mix and you have saving max. New york times bestselling author eileen goudge antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. Saving max by antoinette van heugten for books sake.
Freebooknotes found 5 important quotes from 4 key chapters of saving max by antoinette van heugten. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saving max. Over the course of the book i warmed to max s character, but i was never able to warm to danielle. Saving max by antoinette van heugten, hardcover barnes. Saving max by antoinette van heugten fantastic fiction. This book was an amazing read, and i simply couldnt put it down. But she cant accept the diagnosis she receives at a topnotch adolescent psychiatric facility that her son is deeply disturbed. When not thinking up new ways to kill off her characters, van heugten enjoys long hikes with her dog, gardening and traveling. Attorney danielle parkman knows her teenage son maxs behavior has been getting worseusing drugs and lashing out. This novel is a fast paced guessing game about a teenage boy. Antoinette van heugten is a former international trial lawyer who retired to pursue a fulltime career as a novelist. Saving max is a combination of a detectivepsychological and legal thriller. Saving max by antoinette van heugten overdrive rakuten.
Saving max by antoinette van heugten reading guidebook. I wanted to finish reading the book but i caught myself choking up. Saving max by antoinette van heugten reading guidebook club. Sep 24, 20 max parkmanautistic and whipsmart, emotionally fragile and aggressiveis perfect in his mothers eyes. The wakingthomas randall, 2 book haul and question duration. What would you do if your son were accused of murder. Sep 28, 2010 i found this book on the floor of my basement building. Fictionsuspense about the book single mother danielle parkman is at the end of her rope and she knows it.
Antoinette van heugten audio books, best sellers, author. If this book appeals then try breaking the silence by diane chamberlain. Buy saving max book online at low prices in india saving. Max parkmanautistic and whipsmart, emotionally fragile and aggressiveis perfect in his.
Praise antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. On one hand, this is the story of a single mother, pushed to the edge by circumstances beyond her control, who is desperately trying to protect her son from the situation. On one hand, this is the story of a single mother, pushed to the edge by circumstances beyond her control, who is desperately trying to. The novel addresses munchausen syndrome by proxy as the villain murders her own son after subjecting him to a lifetime of abuse while glorying in. Jun 17, 2010 saving max by antoinette van heugten saving max is one of those books that can be looked at from several different viewpoints. Diane chamberlain, bestselling author of the lies we told. Saving max and millions of other books are available for instant access. The story is mystery and it doesnt have to be all realistic. Saving max is the first novel written by american author antoinette van heugten. Buy a cheap copy of saving max book by antoinette van heugten. Ask antoinette van heugten 4 members last activity aug 22, 20 12. Attorney danielle parkman cant deny her sons behavior has been getting worsedrugs and violent outbursts have become a frightening routine. May 16, 2012 a few days ago i finished my fourth pleasure reading of the summer, saving max by antoinette van heugten.
The novel is about attorney danielle parkman and her son max, a teenager with. Danielle has taken max from manhattan, where she works as a lawyer, to the renowned maitland clinic in plano, iowa, where max can be assessed. Its the debut novel of antoinette van heugten, who has two autistic sons so she knows exactly what shes talking about where max is concerned. Max parkman autistic and whipsmart, emotionally fragile and aggressiveis perfect in his.
Buy saving max by antoinette van heugten online at alibris. The novel is about attorney danielle parkman and her son max, a teenager with asperger syndrome who was accused of murdering another patient at a mental hospital. Book journey has updated the 2010 reading map to include saving max. I found this book on the floor of my basement building. Sep 24, 20 antoinette van heugten combines the tender, unshakable bond between mother and son with an actionpacked, edgeofyourseat thriller. Publication date 2010 topics mothers and sons, murder, investigation, suspense fiction. Saving max by antoinette van heugten 20, paperback for. With twists and turns a plenty, saving max is a thriller with edge and an ending that hits like a gavel on a block. Antoinette van heugtens first novel, saving max, follows single mother, danielle. Van heugtens debut novel, saving max, is the story of single mother, danielle, whose son, max, is accused of murder while in a psychiatric facility for evaluation. While the book is about max, the real character is aspergers and you get that through max s actions, not so much his words. Buy saving max first edition by van heugten, antoinette isbn. If you enjoyed this blog post please consider supporting me on patreon or at paypal. The novel addresses munchausen syndrome by proxy as the villain murders her own son after subjecting him to a lifetime of abuse while glorying in the.
Max parkmanautistic and whipsmart, emotionally fragile and aggressiveis perfect in his mothers eyes. What starts as seemingly normal teenageboy behavior, such as withdrawing from his mother and experimenting with drugs, begins to elevate into violence. Let me clarify that, yes, this is easy to read, for entertainment only. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. For your reference, we provided these saving max quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. If youre looking for a book that will educate you on life with autism, the criminal justice system, or child psychiatry, this isnt the book for you. Apr 6, 20 saving max by antoinette van heugten a great read.
While max s isolation intensifies the reader can do nothing but gun for both mother and son, particularly in the last third of the book. Youve heard the term from the sublime to the ridiculous. She lives in fredericksburg, texas, with her husband, a former prominent oil and gas trial lawyer. As an officer of the court, danielle is more than willing to flout the law.
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