Having lived with Jessy in the Park residence for two consecutive summers, and those summers being among the most eye-opening experiences I've ever had, I strongly recommend learning about Jessy and the world in which she lives. While it's tough to explain something that a non-autistic mind cannot fully grasp from the outside (or at all?), Clara's eye for detail and seamless prose paint a strongly emotional, wonderful, and strange picture of raising an autistic child. Look for the sequel to The Siege, which I believe is in the final stages of its authoring at this time.Knowing Jessy is a wonderful thing, and knowing David and Clara is always a fantastic journey. It's a pleasure to be part of The Siege, as everyone that really knows Jessy eventually becomes.