In About Dragons and a Boy, Cyd Peterson Quinn offers a raw, deeply personal narrative about navigating the uncharted terrain of parenting a child with special needs. When doctors diagnosed a rare genetic condition causing mental retardation in her newborn son, Quinn’s world fractured. She describes the emotional trauma as a spiritual rupture—a sudden severing of the life and identity she once knew. In vivid prose, she depicts the fog of early grief, pain, and overwhelming fears manifesting as a metaphorical dragon to be battled.
About Dragons and a Boy recounts a journey of faith, resilience, and hard-won clarity. Quinn draws strength from scripture, community, and the tender moments of motherhood that slowly rebuild her sense of purpose. More than a story of parenting challenges—this memoir stands as a testament to the power of enduring love, spiritual growth, and the human capacity to find light amid darkness. With grace and honesty, Quinn reveals how adversity connects us all, and how the dragons we each face can lead to unexpected illumination and transformation.
