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Summary: BABYFACE - A Witness
Review: BABYFACE by Jeanne McDermott is a witness to the healing power of love. It is a true story of how people of all ages grow to meet unexpected challenges. Although in this case the challenges arise from the birth of a child with a rare cranialfacial disorder, anyone with the experience of having children and creating a new family constellation will identify with many of the issues that face Jeanne McDermott and her family.There is nothing superficial about BABYFACE and it reveals no easy answers. Instead, the reader shares a truly three-dimensional experience where the word "miracle" regains its stark significance and a "mystical vision" expands our world. BABYFACE is a book for anyone with a family, at either end of the generational see-saw, and it will not leave you untouched.
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Summary: BABYFACE - A Witness
Review: BABYFACE by Jeanne McDermott is a witness to the healing power of love. It is a true story of how people of all ages grow to meet unexpected challenges. Although in this case the challenges arise from the birth of a child with a rare cranialfacial disorder, anyone with the experience of having children and creating a new family constellation will identify with many of the issues that face Jeanne McDermott and her family. There is nothing superficial about BABYFACE and it reveals no easy answers. Instead, the reader shares a truly three-dimensional experience where the word "miracle" regains its stark significance and a "mystical vision" expands our world. BABYFACE is a book for anyone with a family, at either end of the generational see-saw, and it will not leave you untouched.
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Summary: babyface - a story of love, compassion, humor, and happiness
Review: Caught in shock of the birth of a child with unexpected physical problems, the author finds humor, love, compassion, philosphy, bonding with friends and family, insight into our common humanity - and above all, happiness and joy! I loved this story.
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Summary: babyface - a story of love, compassion, humor, and happiness
Review: Caught in shock of the birth of a child with unexpected physical problems, the author finds humor, love, compassion, philosphy, bonding with friends and family, insight into our common humanity - and above all, happiness and joy! I loved this story.
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Summary: A beautifully poignant account of Nathaniel's first year.
Review: I have been waiting many years for Jeanne's book. I am a long time friend (high school) of Jeanne's "Mom." By way of an intimate correspondence with Julia, I have shared in much of the worry, hope and eventual wonderment. The wait for this masterpiece has been well rewarded. I am also the grandmother of a much beloved syndrome kid. Thank you, Jeanne.
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Summary: A beautifully poignant account of Nathaniel's first year.
Review: I have been waiting many years for Jeanne's book. I am a long time friend (high school) of Jeanne's "Mom." By way of an intimate correspondence with Julia, I have shared in much of the worry, hope and eventual wonderment. The wait for this masterpiece has been well rewarded. I am also the grandmother of a much beloved syndrome kid. Thank you, Jeanne.
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Summary: ELOQUENT!!!
Review: I love this book. My 2 1/2 year old son went through four surgeries in his life time and I can so relate to the recall of ICU's and operating rooms. My son also has a form of dwarfism and will be different. I love her philosophy, so much peace and forgiveness to stranger's rudeness! She has so eloguently speak of the growth that any parent of child with differences have experienced. Babyface will be kept close to my heart forever and I recommend this book to all parents who are struggling with the challenge of bring up a child with a difference. In time, you too will gather the strength and peace demonstrated so well and articulated by Ms. McDermott.
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Summary: A Real Life Story Of Love
Review: I was deeply moved by her account of the agony of watching her child go through heartbreaking operations. Also the love she has for her child who will always look different and the concerns about the thoughtless cruelty he'll encounter in his life. She also shares her joys and how she learned to live in the moment and to appreciate the small pleasures of life. Having a adult child with mild cerebral palsy and my experience with him as a child my heart went out to her. I recommend this book to parents and anyone who loves children.
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Summary: From one mom to others
Review: I write as the mother of a child with Crouzon Syndrome, which, as the last footnote of this wonderful book will tell you, is "allelic" with Apert's. My daughter Gwendolyn Fyfe was born around the time that Nathaniel Finch was, and it is eerie how similar our experiences were. (We are even Quakers!) I recommend that parents of children with craniofacial syndromes read this book and reread it, prepared to relive and reflect on your own experiences. Warning: this could be painful, and you should probably put some time between the searing experiences of ICUs and operations before you examine your emotions and beliefs by reading this book. "Facing" the situation has given our family a strength and insight into what is really important in this life which we might not otherwise have had. It is clear that it did the same for Jeanne McDermott, and this beautiful book shows how. Parents of children with craniofacial conditions: let's start an on-line book club to discuss it!
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Summary: From one mom to others
Review: I write as the mother of a child with Crouzon Syndrome, which, as the last footnote of this wonderful book will tell you, is "allelic" with Apert's. My daughter Gwendolyn Fyfe was born around the time that Nathaniel Finch was, and it is eerie how similar our experiences were. (We are even Quakers!) I recommend that parents of children with craniofacial syndromes read this book and reread it, prepared to relive and reflect on your own experiences. Warning: this could be painful, and you should probably put some time between the searing experiences of ICUs and operations before you examine your emotions and beliefs by reading this book. "Facing" the situation has given our family a strength and insight into what is really important in this life which we might not otherwise have had. It is clear that it did the same for Jeanne McDermott, and this beautiful book shows how. Parents of children with craniofacial conditions: let's start an on-line book club to discuss it!
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