The Apple Tree: Raising Five Kids with Disabilities and Remaining Sane

By: Linda Petersen

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Synopsis: Her story begins not with her children but with her own childhood spent traveling the country in the backseat of her parents' car (her perpetually restless dad had post-traumatic stress disorder from WWII), often with very little money and few provisions. Where someone else might have seen deprivation and isolation, Petersen viewed her unusual childhood with a sense of wonder and gratitude. After marrying young and giving birth to a son who was legally blind (and who went on to earn a PhD on full scholarship), Petersen and her husband adopted four more special needs children and fostered many others. Each child has their own special story about overcoming tremendous physical and emotional difficulties in order to be able to succeed and enjoy life. Her honesty, wit, and terrific storytelling make this a book you want to read rather than one you feel you should read.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 192 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781508513841
Publisher:: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date of Addition:: 01/27/16
Copyrighted By:: Linda Petersen
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.