Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected―A Memoir – A Poignant and Heartfelt Story of the First Year with Down Syndrome - Couverture souple

Hampton, Kelle

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062045040 ISBN 13 : 9780062045041

Editeur : William Morrow Paperbacks, 2013

Synopsis

“In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, Kelle Hampton encourages us to not simply accept the unexpected circumstances of our lives, but to embrace them like the things we wished for all along.”
―Matthew Logelin, New York Times bestselling author of Two Kisses for Maddy

Bloom is an inspiring and heartfelt memoir that celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother’s love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective. The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things―named The Bump’s Best Special Needs Blog and The Blog You’ve Learned the Most From in the 2010 BlogLuxe Awards―Kelle Hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter Nella, who has Down syndrome. Poignant, eye-opening, and heart-soaring, Hampton’s Bloom is an inspirational story ultimately about embracing life and really living it.

How does a family’s world change in the instant of an unexpected diagnosis?

• An Unexpected Diagnosis: A raw, honest account of the first year of daughter Nella’s life after a birth diagnosis of Down syndrome, filled with both challenges and profound joy.
• Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Kelle’s journey from fear and uncertainty to celebrating the unique and beautiful path her family is on.
• From Blog to Book: Based on the award-winning blog Enjoying the Small Things, this memoir expands on beloved stories with new reflections and stunning photography.
• Family Stories: A poignant and beautifully written narrative that finds strength in vulnerability and proves that love is what truly defines a family.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Writer and photographer Kelle Hampton chronicles the simple joys of motherhood and daily life on her popular blog, Enjoying the Small Things. An advocate for individuals with Down syndrome, she has been honored by both the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), receiving the NDSC National Media Award in 2010. Kelle lives in Naples, Florida, with her husband, Brett; their two daughters, Lainey and Nella; and her stepsons, Austyn and Brandyn.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

There is us. Our Family. We will hold our precious gift and know that we are lucky . . .

From the outside looking in, Kelle Hampton had the perfect life: a beautiful two-year-old daughter, a loving husband, and a thriving photography career. When she learned she was pregnant with their second child, they were ecstatic. But when their new daughter was placed in her arms in the delivery room, Kelle knew instantly that something was wrong. Nella looked different than her sister, Lainey, had at birth. As her friends and family celebrated, a terrified Kelle was certain that Nella had Down syndrome—a fear her pediatrician soon confirmed. Yet gradually Kelle embraced the realization that she had been chosen to experience an extraordinary and special gift.

With lyrical prose and gorgeous photography, Bloom takes readers on a wondrous journey through Nella's first year of life—a gripping, hilarious, and intensely poignant trip of transformation in which a mother learns that perfection comes in all different shapes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062045040
• ISBN 13: 9780062045041
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
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