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Post by laurasmom on May 31, 2007 12:16:47 GMT -5
The actual title is Gifts: Mothers Reflect on how Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives.This is a book of short essays written by Moms of our kids. It is a wonderful collection of experiences, and the moms talk about the entire experience, both the good and the bad. I have read most of the 63 essays, hope to finish soon. Our local group is talking about buying copies to give to new parents, and our few newest parents in our group have read this and said it would be a good idea. And as a side note, in the latest Down Syndrome News, after the review of this book, there is an Editor's Notes as follows: The NDSC distributed free copies of Gifts at this month's American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Convention, thanks to a generous donation from NDSC members Rick and Sandra McElwee and Gerard and Marie McCrea.Pretty awesome!!!! Sharon  |
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Post by wrblack on Jun 1, 2007 10:30:25 GMT -5
I haven't actually seen, held a copy of this yet. Would like to look it over. It's featured on the NDSC web page and B&N will begin promoting it in the next few days.
Just saw a post on the List the the ABC TV station in Philadelphia, channel 6 I think, is supposed to do a story about this book today, Friday, June 1. Report is that story will be shown on evening news, maybe at end of 5 o'clock or 6 o'clock news. Then shown again at 11 o'clock news tonight and 7 am news tomorrow, Sat., morning. Hope to catch one of those. I think they talk to 6 of the 63 contributors. -- Bob
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Post by marisa on Jun 4, 2007 19:31:23 GMT -5
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Post by lorraine on Jun 9, 2007 15:10:08 GMT -5
My copy of Gifts arrived today from Amazon  only had a quick flick through so far to see if I recognize anybody, and have read the first story. Can't wait to get stuck in Isn't the Internet great? last week I hadn't even heard of the book and now Ive got it right here to read! Lorraine |
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Post by admama on Jul 5, 2007 21:46:45 GMT -5
I read two other books that are also like short stories , they are very emotional and very good since they are by parents of children with special needs. "From the Heart(on being the mother of a child with special needs)" by Jayne D.B.Marsh and "You will dream new dreams" by Stanley D.Klein Ph. D. and Kim Schive
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Post by alisonzmom on Jul 7, 2007 21:59:58 GMT -5
I just picked up a copy of this last week at Barnes & Noble. Made such a fool of myself.... standing in the aisle bawling as I read a couple of the stories....... How could I NOT buy it after leaving tear-stains on several pages!!! LOL
The stories I have read have brought tears, laughs, you name it. It is definitely a nice addition to my little library!
Barb
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Post by violettesmom on Jul 19, 2007 15:07:52 GMT -5
I read the whole thing with a 2 week old baby with DS sitting on my lap...I cried a lot, wallowed in my feelings quite a bit, but really felt encouraged overall by the experiences of the women in the book!
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Post by laurasmom on Jul 20, 2007 15:42:25 GMT -5
We are buying copies of this book to give to the new parents in our area, as part of our new parents packet. We gave a copy to a new mom recently, and then asked her opinion. With tears, and smiles, she said it is wonderful for new parents.
Sharon
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Post by Jackie on Jul 28, 2007 10:07:28 GMT -5
Janis Gonzales who used to post with us here told me she has a story in the book. I plan to buy it if they have it at the conference.
Jackie
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Post by lespring on Sept 21, 2007 14:22:44 GMT -5
My story is on page 135!
LOL Ann Bremer, and Emily Zied and I did a book signing at the Mall of America Barnes and Noble a couple weeks ago. WE SOLD OUT!!!! Two weeks prior the lead singer of Styx did a signing and only sold EIGHT books! How cool is that? (not that he only sold a few, but that we beat 'im! LOL)
My story is best read out loud. LOL
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Post by mg12061 on Jun 13, 2011 11:24:42 GMT -5
I haven't seen this book yet I'd love to read it. For anyone who's read it would this make an appropriate gift to teachers???
Mary Grace
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Post by mg12061 on Jun 13, 2011 11:51:32 GMT -5
OK so I just actually realised this was a very old post and was bumped up because of what looks like "spam". Bust I think I just answered my own question when I looked up the book. There is alsoa Gifts 2 which looks appropriate for a teachers gift.
Mary Grace
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Post by kg91207 on Jun 30, 2011 16:40:17 GMT -5
I've read Gifts and have Gifts 2 and started reading it. I think it would be appropriate for a teacher!
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only had a quick flick through so far to see if I recognize anybody, and have read the first story. Can't wait to get stuck in 
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