E J Benner Livres

A single mother recounts the trials, travails, and joys of raising her son with Down syndrome from birth to young adulthood. Always an advocate for him, she challenged the schools and doctors to provide for Jonathan's needs. The many happy times, as well as the difficult moments, are told in her own words. Faith, family, and friends were called upon for loving guidance and assistance. CONTENTS: The BeginningStatisticsSiblingsSchoolTeachersAidesLifeMy LifeDos and Don'tsIt Takes a VillageSpeech TherapyDoctorsNeck ProblemsOur Guardian AngelThings That Keep Me Awake at NightGrammyFaithClosing "A heartfelt true story about a remarkable young man and his loving mother ..." -- the Publisher