Finding Father
A Journey of Faith on the Autism Spectrum
A young adult on the autism spectrum cannot accept the finality of his father’s sudden death and—with his mother’s help—spends 8 magical months searching for him in places where the family enjoyed time together.
When an autistic son loses his father without a chance to say goodbye, he becomes convinced that Dad isn’t dead but simply missing—and missing people can be found. Finding Father follows the mother-and-son journey that unfolds as they search parks, rivers, orchards, and sacred memories for the man they loved. What begins as Allen’s quest becomes a healing pilgrimage of grief, faith, and fierce devotion. It’s a story for anyone who has ever longed for one more moment with someone they love.
Linda Waltersdorf Cobourn
Linda Waltersdorf Cobourn
Linda Waltersdorf Cobourn, EdD, is a faith-rooted author and speaker whose work grows from the lived experience of loss, caregiving, and resilient hope. As a spousal caregiver and parent of an autistic adult, she writes with honesty, tenderness, and spiritual depth about grief and renewal. Her words resonate with caregivers, faith communities, and anyone navigating hard seasons, offering the warmth of someone who has met God in the most difficult places.
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