As the veil of denial is slowly lifted, author Michele Gianetti faces up to the fact that something is terribly wrong with her beautiful baby Elizabeth.
I Believe in You
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By KathyO
Format:Perfect Paperback
This touching story illustrates one Mom's steadfast pursuit of diagnosis and therapy to help her daughter reach her full potential. It shows the importance of advocacy in the school system to remove barriers and gain parity for special kids. Keep the tissues handy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Keri D.
Format:Perfect Paperback
What an extraordinary story of a mother's love and devotion. In this touching story Michele Gianetti brings the reader along the difficult journey of parenting a very special child. The reader shares in the struggles and heartbreak of Elizabeth's first years and the joy of their many successes in the years that follow. Throughout this poignant story mother and daughter grow together and are both transformed by these unforeseen circumstances. At the end, the reader is left with confidence that Michele and Elizabeth will conquer whatever new challenges life brings them.
It is a true example of a mother's unconditional love. This book is a wonderful read for any parent, but it will provide meaningful guidance and validation for parents of children with unique challenges.
It is a true example of a mother's unconditional love. This book is a wonderful read for any parent, but it will provide meaningful guidance and validation for parents of children with unique challenges.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By C. J. Julius
Format:Perfect Paperback
This book brings the reader into Elizabeth's and Michele's journey together as quickly as Michele herself was brought in by the events of Elizabeth's birth and first few days of life. Michele's writing style mixes imminence and retrospective to create a mixture of pathos and celebration that so rightly fits the life of a child with special needs and the family life (especially parental life) that is built around that child. The reader is equally put into Elizabeth's place and/or her mom's place as each new challenge presents itself. The anticipation is given its play until the outcome (retrospective) is presented. The outcome mixes resolve with emotional release and, in a small way, charts the course for the future--something ANYONE with a child (i.e. any parent) never truly knows but only prays and hopes for. The book offers resources for those fighting similar battles (for both child and parents). The retrospective sections offer hope at the end of the horizon for those finding themselves ushered into similar situations--situations they never thought they would face and situations they are still trying to fathom and get their own mind around. Mostly, the book offers hope--hope surrounded by love (sacrificial at times, parental at most times, and unconditional at all times).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I Believe in You
I didn't enjoy reading this book. The story line was repetitive and the writing wasn't very good. I understand the author is a mother and does not have a doctoracte in English but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by CookieGirl
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Eye Opener
This book should be required reading for everyone, whether or not there is a special needs child in your life. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mary C
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A journey of love.
This is a beautifully written story with an abundant amount of factual,helpful and pertinent information. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marilyn
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Universal Parenting Theme
I read this book because I knew the author. Please don't let my previous connection sway you. I expected to be able to politely say congratulations after reading her story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kimberly Urig
