The memoir chronicles one family’s experience raising a son with autism, Tourette syndrome and bipolar disorder, offering an unfiltered account of long-term caregiving.
Aaron’s Story: One Wrong Turn, a memoir by author Carol Engler, is receiving renewed public attention following its recognition with an International Impact Book Award in 2025. First published in December 2021, the book continues to resonate with families navigating comparable caregiving journeys.
The memoir chronicles Engler’s experience raising her son, Aaron, while managing autism, Tourette syndrome, bipolar disorder and related mental-health needs. It explores how sustained caregiving shaped family relationships, sibling dynamics and daily decision-making, and reflects on the family’s evolving interactions with mental-health and support systems over the years.
“Knowledge is power, and these stories need to be heard,” said Engler.
Written as a first-person family memoir rather than a clinical guide, “Aaron’s Story” offers an honest account of the practical and emotional demands of long-term caregiving. The narrative addresses diagnosis, treatment, family conflict and public judgment, as well as the sustained effort required to secure appropriate support — set alongside moments of humor, connection and resilience.
The account reflects Engler’s personal and family experience and is not intended as medical or clinical guidance, nor does it claim to represent the experience of every caregiver or household.
The proud author Carol Engler holding her Book “Aaron’s Story”
Aaron’s Story: One Wrong Turn is written for adult readers interested in caregiving, disability and family dynamics, as well as personal narratives of mental-health advocacy. It may also serve as a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, educators and professionals working with families affected by complex developmental or mental-health needs.
The renewed interest in the memoir follows its 2025 award recognition, which has drawn attention from caregiving communities and advocacy organizations seeking authentic, first-person perspectives on life with a mental-health diagnosis in the family.
Aaron’s Story: One Wrong Turn is available in ebook and paperback formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
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