{"product_id":"a-special-mother-is-born-parents-share-how-god-called-them-to-the-extraordinary-vocation-of-parenting-a-special-needs-child-9781449724160","title":"A Special Mother Is Born: Parents Share How God Called Them to the Extraordinary Vocation of Parenting a Special Needs Child","description":"\u003cp\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-read not only for parents of special needs children, but for anyone who knows and loves a child who faces unique challenges in life.\u003cbr\u003e Lisa M. Hendey, Author of\u003ci\u003e The Handbook for Catholic Moms \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with moments of faith and frustration, turmoil and transcendence, these Moms and Dads, and their kids will awaken your heart to the kaleidoscope of life's real joys, and the healing power of love. \u003cbr\u003e Pat Gohn, writer, catechist, and host of the \u003ci\u003eAmong Women\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If someone you love (perhaps you?) is hurting over the severe physical impairments of a child, hand them these testimonies to the power of Christ's terrible, tender love. At a time when so many of these little persons are in the cross hairs of a culture of death, Velasquez has fought back with grace and elan.\" \u003cbr\u003e Patrick Coffin, author and host of \u003ci\u003eCatholic Answers Live\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"Your daughter has symptoms that are consistent with Down syndrome.\" The nurses were surrounding author Leticia Velasquez in the delivery room when they uttered these fateful words-words that hit her stomach like a sucker punch. She was frightened and overwhelmed, but she was not alone. Four months earlier, God spoke to her in the depths of her heart; He told her that Christina had Down syndrome and that she was a gift from His hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are faced with a prenatal diagnosis or are raising a child with special needs, this book is for you. Thirty three parents who have walked in your shoes share how they encountered Christ alongside them in the darkness. You are not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leticia Velasquez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781449724160\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WestBow Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44923890073715,"sku":"9781449724160","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_c25fe28d-8549-4461-800e-53c2d1b3c510.jpg?v=1778003728","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/a-special-mother-is-born-parents-share-how-god-called-them-to-the-extraordinary-vocation-of-parenting-a-special-needs-child-9781449724160","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}