Normal: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son

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Synopsis
A moving and “inspiring” memoir from the mother of a child with Treacher Collins syndrome, with a foreword by R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder (Publishers Weekly, starred review).For Magda Newman, normal was a goal—she wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments of childhood that are often taken for granted. But Nathaniel’s severe Treacher Collins syndrome—a craniofacial condition—meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? In this moving memoir, Newman, with the help of her son, tells the story of raising Nathaniel, from the shock she and her husband faced when he was born, to the inspiration of Nathaniel’s own strength and quirky humor. All this while also facing both non-Hodgkins and Hodgkins lymphoma diagnoses of her own. This uplifting story of a family tackling complex and terrifying circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda and her family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
277 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781328592354
Related ISBNs:
9781328593122
Publisher:
HarperCollins
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status in your country.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade
Reading Age:
10 and up
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
R.J. Palacio

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