![]() ![]() These women have something to say-not just to other mothers but to all of us. Edited by Kathryn Lynard Soper, the follow-up to the bestselling first volume of GIFTS presents a broader perspective on Down syndrome and life by. Their diverse experiences point to a common truth: The life of a child with Down syndrome is something to celebrate. Acceptance, courage, friendship, awareness, and joy-these are the gifts recounted in more than seventy inspirational essays included in GIFTS 2. Some write about their pregnancy and the months after giving birth some reflect on years of experience with their child. Some were calm at the time of diagnosis some were traumatized. Some never considered terminating their pregnancy some struggled with the decision. Some are parenting within a traditional family structure some are not. The contributors to this collection have diverse personalities and perspectives, and draw from a wide spectrum of ethnicity, world views, and religious beliefs. In this candid and poignant collection of personal stories, sixty-three mothers describe the gifts of respect, strength, delight, perspective, and love, which their child with Down syndrome has brought into their lives. ![]() Yet many who travel this path discover rich, unexpected rewards along the way. Having a baby with Down syndrome is not something most parents would willingly choose. (2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA): Gold Award 2008 Mom's Choice Awards: Silver Recipient, Special & Exceptional Needs 2008 Nautilus Award: Silver Winner, Memoir/Personal Growth) ![]()
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