Reviews
Review by: Susan Lani Stewart, Community of Practice and Curriculum Coordinator, SpecialQuest Birth-Five
"There are many points in the book where I would ask the students to discuss the situation from multiple angles—maybe even do some role playing—and then think about how they might, as professionals, change how they interact parents as a result of the reading . . . [this book] is truly a gift to many."
Review by: Janette Klingner, Associate Professor of Education, School of Education, University of Colorado at Boulder
"A wonderful book! It is beautifully and honestly written—a true testament to a mother's love."
Review by: Sharon Vaughn, University of Texas, Austin
"A must read for anyone working with individuals with disabilities . . . a remarkable story told from the heart."
Review by: Karen Pape, Medical Director, TASC Network, Toronto, Canada
"This book about a child and her mother, written with compassion and insight, is a must read text for healthcare professionals."
Review by: Janette Long, M.A. special education candidate, The Ohio State University
"Anyone in the field of special needs and special education should read the book . . . it gives us a nice glimpse into the life and mind of a mother of a child with special needs. I would recommend this book to anyone."
Review by: Tara McCarthy, M.Ed. visual impairment candidate, The Ohio State University
"This was not just a story for parents, it was both a professional and a life lesson . . . the unfiltered emotional descriptions throughout the story, the heartfelt poetry, and the photographs of Melanie truly inspired me."
Review by: Megan Rutschilling, M.Ed. visual impairment candidate, The Ohio State University
"Shows what love, spirit, believing, and never giving up can do. Everyone should read it!"
Review by: Christina Woolard, M.A. intervention specialist candidate, The Ohio State University
"Outstanding . . . As I read this book I cried, laughed, and felt fortunate that the author chose to share her daughter with us. What a beautiful story of strength, hope, determination, and love. I would certainly recommend this book for future classes."
Review by: Jessica Ware, M.Ed. hearing impairments candidate, The Ohio State University
"Beth Harry has shown great courage and progression of strength through her ability to recall the events of her daughter's life and create such an inspiring piece of work."
Review by: Gail Ensher, Professor of Early Childhood Special Education, Syracuse University; co-author, Families, Infants, & Young Children at Risk: Pathways to Best Practice
"Instructive, compassionate, beautifully written, and truly inspirational—a must read for every student and professional who works with families and children with disabilities and special health care needs."
Review by: Robert Naseef, Psychologist, parent, author Special Children, Challenged Parents, co-editor Voices from the Spectrum
"This beautifully written memoir is deeply moving and insightful. With courage and honesty this mother struggles through her darkest moments which unfold into a profound connection with her child."
Review by: Penny Camps, Child & Adolescent Center, Trinidad & Tobago
"This exquisitely written memoir shows the awesome responsibility professionals have in appreciating and reinforcing a parent's hopefulness. Beth's interactions with professionals show how hope can contribute to or undermine a parent's strength, a child's development, and the family's enthusiasm in engaging the arduous but always fulfilling journey."
Review by: Batya Elbaum, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Miami
"A moving and beautifully crafted memoir…"
Review by: Nancy Henderson, Exceptional Parent magazine
"The details in Harry's story are painfully wrenching and often quite riveting despite the familiarity of her ordeal, which many families of children with disabilities will understand."