I could relate to so many elements in this book. In fact, it felt like I could have written some of it. I appreciated the author's honesty in writing about her feelings and experience. Opening yourself up like that is such a difficult thing to do. This book made me laugh and cry in turns. Thanks to my friend for sending me the book. I think this was actually the first non-fiction book I've read without falling asleep in the middle of it (except from sheer exhaustion, which is what happens when you read a book while nursing a newborn). As a mother to a DS baby I found this book to be wonderful. I simply couldn't put it down. I did have a hard time understanding some of the authors feels but it was great for me to read about someone else's journey & emotions. In the beginning a DS diagnosis takes you on such a roller coaster ride. You mourn for the the baby you thought you'd have & have to adjust to what life will now be for both you & your baby. Everyone grieves differently & even though I didn't have as hard a time dealing & adjusting as this mom did it was still inspirational. Her honesty is much appreciated!
Very eye-opening. Changed the way I look at disabled people and their families.
—Angelique
Honest, beautifully written, clear-eyed and open-hearted. An amazing book!
—CHLOIE
What a beautiful book. It's stunning, and heartbreaking, and so good.
—Jennifer
One of my new favorite authors. Loved the way she told her story.
—Jessica
Thank you for sharing your story.
—sabecker1979
