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Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World

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Halloween is coming in a few days. Give this "treat" of a book to anyone you care about including yourself.
The true stories in this collection provide an opportunity to meet some amazing people of all ages thriving with Down syndrome.
Each story is a gem that will inspire, enlighten and entertain.
The editor has included stories written by a wide range of people including family, friends, teachers, neighbors--each story featuring at least one photo.
Reading about the challenges of life with Down syndrome is an emotional jolt that can offer a perspective on life that is transformational.
This is not only a wonderful holiday present but also a gift for any day of the year.
I adore this book and read and reread the stories with a box of tissues nearby!

This is a good follow-up to the original "Gifts" book. While that book focused on mothers and their babies, "Gifts 2" includes essays from parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, teachers, etc. It also focuses on older children and adults. The stories are inspiring, thought provoking, and just plain fun to read. As the mother of a Down syndrome daughter, I am planning to give copies to many of my friends and family members.

I love this book. Also have previous Gifts. Message was similar, yet very different. For me it is good to read how others in this situation feel/think.

'Differently abled', children with Down Syndrome can still provide a positive impact on the world. "Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World" is a collection of essays from family, friends, educators, and more about how they have become better people as a whole through their interactions with people with Down Syndrome. An uplifting read for parents, "Gifts 2" is a solid and recommended read for any who doubt the abilities of those with Down Syndrome to impact the world.

Such a good book! I had bought Gifts 1 and i was hooked to it! i haven't stopped lending it to friends as it's so inspiring! Gifts 2 is an amazing book as well. Slightly different as this time it's not only mothers who tell their stories about their kids but relatives and friends too! A big well done to Kathryn Soper and her crew! Thanks for such a wonderful book.

Wonderful little book, easy to read straight through or in spurts. Poignant, heart felt stories about those whose lives have been touched by individuals with Down Syndrome.

I am so glad that I finally putchased this book! It has been on my "to read" list since it was published last year. I follow several of the Authors blogs on the internet and find thier family's story encouraging.I am always so encouraged how our "different abilities" make the world what it is. Everyone has something to give and something to learn from the others in thier lives. This book was so good I couldve chosen to read it in one setting. But Given the way each story is about a specific family they can be read by themselves quite esily. I like the way the stories were put together in chapters or grouped by topic. I have not read Gifts 1 and want to let you know that this book can easily be enjoyed without reading the first book. I hope the publisher will have a Gifts 3!