Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World
This sequel to the award-winningGifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Livesoffers comfort, hope, and inspiration to families and the wider community in a way that no scholarly document ever could; it can also help to prepare the minds and hearts of expectant parents to receive their new Down syndrome child with love and joy.--ForeWord Digital ReviewDown Syndrome Newsreaders are likely familiar with the firstGifts, a collection of personal essays written by mothers of children with Down syndrome. This sequel includes essays from a variety of perspectives--family, friends, teachers, medical professionals and more. The book is organized into five sections--the gifts of acceptance, awareness, friendship, courage and joy.I imagine the authors carefully crafted their stories, hoping to capture the essence oftheirperson s personality and spirit and wanting the world to know how lucky they feel that their lives have been touched by such an amazing soul. Pick it up and find your favorite! --Down Syndrome News, Volume 33.With more and more couples receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis early in a pregnancy and getting a woefully behind-the-times prognosis from their doctor, collections like these that shout out the positive potential for people with DS can be literally lifesaving. --Terri Mauro, Guide to Parenting Special Needs, specialchildren.about.com--Terri Mauro, Guide to Parenting Special Needs, specialchildren.about.comDown Syndrome Newsreaders are likely familiar with the firstGifts, a collection of personal essays written by mothers of children with Down syndrome. This sequel includes essays from a variety of perspectives--family, friends, teachers, medical professionals and more. The book is organized into five sections--the gifts of acceptance, awareness, friendship, courage and joy. <P> I imagine the authors carefully crafted their stories, hoping to capture the essence oftheirperson s personality and spirit and wanting the world to know how lucky they feel that their lives have been touched by such an amazing soul. Pick it up and find your favorite! --Down Syndrome News, Volume 33. #1With more and more couples receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis early in a pregnancy and getting a woefully behind-the-times prognosis from their doctor, collections like these that shout out the positive potential for people with DS can be literally lifesaving. --Terri Mauro, Guide to Parenting Special Needs, specialchildren.about.com