panA memoir by a woman who is stunned when she unexpectedly gives birth to a daughter with Down syndrome. The book traces her evolution from shock and sadness to love and acceptance. The message is a lovely one; the execution is not so great. The writing isn‘t particularly good.
panThe only reason I read this book to the end was because I needed it for a reading challenge. What a load of narcissism and shallowness.
pickWhat an inspiring story and beautiful picture book! The story of a mother's love, the death of one dream and the rise of another. A young mom whose world suddenly turns because her daughter was born with Down Syndrome, Kelly honesty writes about the struggle of accepting the diagnosis, the unrelenting fears she had for the future and the beautiful girl who captured her heart. An intimate look at mothering a special needs baby.
Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected--A Memoir | 
