Gifts 2 : how people with Down syndrome enrich the world

By: Soper, Kathryn Lynard.

Contributor(s): Nipe, Deborah | Henna, Ashley | et al.

Publisher: Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2009Description: xxi, 337 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781890627966.Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME

| PERSONAL NARRATIVES

Contents:

Foreword|Introduction|The gift of acceptance|The gift of awareness|The gift of friendship

Summary: This "is the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning and bestselling first volume, "Gifts : Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives. Encompassing a broad range of perspectives... [it] includes more than seventy inspirational essays from family, friends, teachers, coaches and medical professionals." - BOOK JACKETReview: This book includes more than seventy essays from family, friends, teachers, coaches and medical professionals who recount gifts (acceptance, courage, friendship, awareness, joy) they receive from knowing and caring for someone with Down syndrome. Each story includes a photograph.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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Foreword|Introduction|The gift of acceptance|The gift of awareness|The gift of friendship

This "is the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning and bestselling first volume, "Gifts : Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives. Encompassing a broad range of perspectives... [it] includes more than seventy inspirational essays from family, friends, teachers, coaches and medical professionals." - BOOK JACKET

This book includes more than seventy essays from family, friends, teachers, coaches and medical professionals who recount gifts (acceptance, courage, friendship, awareness, joy) they receive from knowing and caring for someone with Down syndrome.
Each story includes a photograph.

Patron comment on

An enjoyable read - was interesting to have stories not just from parents but also siblings, grandparents and therapists.