There were multiple areas of strength in Losing Tim, such as, an understanding of the shortcomings of public policies, personal testimony from Tim and Paul, and diverse exposure to services providers and settings. He provided intimate details to the readers regarding his pleasant and unpleasant emotions that took place as result of the frustration he felt working with service providers and caring for his son. He explained the situations and circumstances that led Tim in a vicious cycle of temporary services. For instance, the book begins with Paul’s reflection of Tim bringing a gun to school. This incident is not only a captivating introduction; it is also significant because it is one of the first occurrences that shine a light on Tim’s behavior
