Angel Unaware [Paperback]

Dale Evans Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1992

Written in a poignant, tender style, Angel Unaware is the compassionate story of Down's Syndrome child, Robin Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of Roy and Dale Evans Rogers. A timeless message of hope and faith for parents of Down's Syndrome children, as well as for those with other illnesses, this enduring classic has sold more than 500,000 copies since its first publication in 1953.

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co (February 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800754344
• ISBN-13: 978-0800754341
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Inspirational
  • #26 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Protestantism > Inspirational
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Religious

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PHENOMENAL! Warm, touching, inspiring, and timeless ..., July 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Angel Unaware (Paperback)

The first time I read this book, I was a young child. I loved it then, and love it just as much today. And I strongly believe that reading it made me a much better person by showing me that there is beauty and worth in every person, and meaning to every life, however short or beset by handicaps.

The book is written in the voice of Robin Elizabeth Rogers, a Downs syndrome baby (born to Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers), who died at the age of two. That baby was dearly loved, and deeply enriched the lives she touched. It begins with her birth, and ends when she leaves to go to heaven. The book is written in a very positive manner, rejoicing in the life she lived (and the joy she brought others).

I think this would be a wonderful book for virtually anyone -- and, IMHO, that it would make a thoughtful gift for those who have a handicapped child, or who have lost a child. For it emphasizes the beauty, worth, and meaning of each life, however short.

I cannot suffi! ciently recommend this book. I love it.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prophecy, August 8, 2000

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"sajh" (Scarborough, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Unaware (Paperback)

I read Angel Unaware as a senior in high school in 1966. It stayed in my book collection as I moved to various states throughout my adult life. Then, thirty-one years later (8/26/1981) to the day of Robin's birth (8/26/1950), my "Angel" was born. I knew I had the book somewhere stored away. When Julie was 2 months old, I found the courage to look for it and stood right there in the basement by the open box of books and reread and cried as I realized that she and Robin shared the same day for their birthdays. We have come a long way, both in medical and personal support for persons with Down syndrome. But through the years, I have gone back and read the book again feeling a connectedness of Robin's "Angel spirit" to that of my daughter.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes Angels come in the strangest packages!, April 26, 2000

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Bonnie McKinzie (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angel Unaware (Hardcover)

When I found out that Roy and Dale Evans had so much heartache in their marriage and child rearing, I was most anxious to read this book, Angel Unawares. I first read the book immediately after I had found out that I too was the Mom of a very special little girl, so this book as told by Dale was a great source of strength and encouragement to me. I would certainly hope every new parent of a special child could have this book for reference. It really helped me! Not only did I realize that challenges face movie stars as well as common folks, but I realized that I certainly was not alone and this book was a real spiritual and emotional blessing to me!