Uncommon Voyage 2 Ed: Parenting a Special Needs Child (Paperback)

by Laura Kramer (Author), Seth Kramer (Foreword), Laura Shapiro Kramer (Author) "JUNE 16, 1984, WAS A PERFECT EARLY SUMMER DAY: warm, but not yet hot like July..." (more)
Key Phrases: uncommon voyage, children with cerebral palsy, New York, Charles Bonner, San Diego (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Laura Shapiro Kramer is a lioness, a powerhouse, and an iron advocate...Uncommon Voyage is a beacon of light for anyone helping another chart a healthier, stronger, more joyous life through informed alternative choices."
—Sherry Suib Cohen

"Kramer reveals herself to be a gifted writer...The alternatives found by this assertive, never-give-up mother are worth sharing."
—Library Journal

Product Description
Uncommon Voyage, first published in 1996, documented Laura Shapiro Kramer’s search for alternative treatments for her son Seth’s cerebral palsy in the face of an uncomprehending medical establishment. In this revised and expanded edition, the author redefines the main complementary therapies discussed earlier and explores new solutions she and Seth have discovered.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 2nd edition (September 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556433700
• ISBN-13: 978-1556433702
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #851,555 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars heartfelt and inspiring, February 12, 2009

By	R.C. "grateful parent" (new york) - See all my reviews

Laura Shapiro Kramer writes a heartfelt and inspiring book that every parent can relate to. If you have a special needs child or a child facing any challange,her tenacity is unstoppable and results profound.You will leave this book feeling like you have a new friend.A must have resource for anyone in the special needs arena.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must" read if you have a chiild with special needs, February 1, 2009

By	M - See all my reviews

What a fantastic book I could not put it down. I am really grateful to have read this book in a time when I needed strength the most when I found out my own child has CP, Thank you Laura.

5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE!!!, April 18, 2007

By	M. Middleton "Molly" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband and I both read this book and it has been such an incredible help to us. We could relate to so much of what the author writes about. She really knows how to connect with her readers. On a scale of 1 to 10, we give this book an 11.