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My Perfect Son Has Cerebral Palsy: A Mother's Guide of Helpful Hints (Paperback)

~ Marie A. Kennedy (Author)

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Paperback: 108 pages
Publisher: 1st Books Library; 1 edition (February 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759609543
ISBN-13: 978-0759609549
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Remember, July 10, 2001

By	Seymour Shubin (Wynnewood, PA) - See all my reviews

I just could not put this book down--this has become almost a clich�, but in this instance it could not be more accurate. My feelings ran amuck in me as I shared the author's sadness, joy, expectations, release, all of it. Further, while giving specificf information for other parents who find themselves in the same situation, this is a book of general interest. And that's a mignty difficult, if often impossible, thing to do. My congratulations to Marie Kennedy, and my thanks to her for sharing this story with us.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marie's "Can Do" attitude., August 5, 2003

By	Denise Crompton (Gilford, NH United States) - See all my reviews

Marie has taken a problem and turned it into a triumph! She is very candid about her feelings, and is able to give hope to others dealing with any kind of disabilities. I enjoyed reading all of the practical advice that Marie shares, and felt as though I knew the whole family when I finished reading the book. Jimmy is destined to have a good life with the support he receives from the entire family.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Charming but ultimately a bit deceiving, July 9, 2008

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Marie Kennedy's short biography of her son's toddler years and experience with CP is entertaining and charming but parents of young children with Cerebral Palsy may find themselves depressed by it. I know my husband and I did. Why? Her son, Jimmy, has CP, but just a few short weeks after beginning physical therapy begins walking with the aid of braces, gait trainer, etc. He continues to make similar magnificent gains. In fact, the picture of him on the front of the book using crutches is actually quite deceptive as the time he spent with crutches was I think less than six months. By the end of this very short bio, Jimmy at the age of five is walking, is fully toilet trained, is attending regular school, and has no speech impairments whatever. As the mother of a child whose gains in physical therapy are measured in time spans of years, who may never walk, and who is virtually non-verbal, I applaud Jimmy's and Marie's achievements, but I don't find Jimmy to be a typical toddler or infant with CP. Although there is certainly nothing wrong with many of Marie's "tips" and her book is charming and entertaining, I think many CP moms may find her book a bit depressing. I would avoid this book if your child has more than a mild case of CP.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for all parents of a child with Cerebral Palsy
The case of Jimmy is not so rare. As a 41 year old man with CP, my story is not very different than Marie Kennedy's son. Read more

Published 14 months ago by David

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Overall this book was a good read. My son is 9 months old and was recently diagnosed with CP. I'm the type of person that wants to know all of the information I can, read all... Read more

Published 18 months ago by S. Mercer

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This book is very inspiring. I can identify with many of the same emotions. The only reason I dodn't give it 5 stars is that it is short, without longterm information on her... Read more

Published on September 21, 2005 by J. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will benefit all who read it!
Methinks you'll enjoy MY PERFECT SON by Marie Kenndy.

This is a moving tale of Jimmy and his loving parents . . . Read more

Published on January 4, 2005 by Blaine Greenfield

5.0 out of 5 stars touching, thoughtful and enlightening
I share the thoughts of the previous reviewers regarding this beautiful book regarding a remarkable boy and his parents. Read more

Published on April 2, 2003 by Garrison Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Remember
I just could not put this book down--this has become almost a clich�, but in this instance it could not be more accurate. Read more

Published on July 10, 2001 by Seymour Shubin

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Remember
I just could not put this book down--a comment that's become almost a clich� but is so absolutely true in this instance. Read more

Published on July 10, 2001 by Seymour Shubin

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story of a mother and son's courage
Marie Kennedy's story of her son's coping with Cerebral Palsy is one of hope, strength, love, encouragement and most certainly courage. Read more

Published on April 30, 2001 by Ronald Cox

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