Down But Not Out
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1877368016 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said Discovery of hope. This book was a surprise and also a discovery for me. I have friends with Down children and always felt sympathy, compassion and sadnes for their tragedy. Elizabeth Bern's book made me realise that there is "life after Down", that one can love a Down child as any other child and have happiness in life.. "Discovery of hope" according to Naftaly Liebman. This book was a surprise and discovery for me. I have friends with Down children in the family and was sad and sorry for their tragedy, but Elizabeth Berns's book made me realise that there is "life after Down", that one can be still happy and love this child as any other.
What happens when the limitations imposed by Down syndrome are combined with the usual fluctuations of teenage hormones? How much real understanding does Lee have of herself, her needs, and of her surroundings? How does she respond to praise or criticism? What does she think about growing up, interacting with other people, getting a job and having a boyfriend? These are just some of the questions that are asked in Down But Not Out. Through conversations and interviews with Lee’s parents, teachers, siblings, friends, and with Lee herself, the author sensitively explores the everyday realities and boundaries of a girl with Down syndrome. Down But Not Out is a true account of the life of a girl who has Down syndrome. The answers are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, often surprising and always insightful. It is a story that offers a fascinating and revealing insight into Lee’s joys and trials as she moves through her childhood years and develops into a young adult. This is a story from the heart that will both entertain and educate anyone with an interest in Down syndrome.