down syndrome

"A father of a daughter with Down syndrome examines her mischievous childhood and moves to her early adulthood, tracing her journey to find happiness and purpose in her adult life, sharing ... anecdotes as well as stories about her inspiring triumphs. Having graduated from high school and college, Jillian now works to support herself, and has met the love of her life and her husband-to-be, Ryan"--Amazon.com.

"One special pair of shoes, crafted in Germany just before the Nazis came to power, makes its way through time and around the world to connect a string of owners"--Provided by publisher.

New parents who find out they're going to have a child with intellectual challenges are faced with many questions: Read the story of Penelope Brown, a girl with Down syndrome. You'll see Penelope struggle to overcome others' ignorance and prejudice--and you'll watch her as she learns to follow her dreams.

Tells the story of a father's journey toward acceptance of his daughter with Down syndrome, chronicling her coming of age while confronting his own limitations as a father.

Details the impact of down syndrome on one's body and daily life and examines how this disorder occurs. Reveals how people with down syndrome overcome their condition and live their lives and discusses how readers can be good friends to people with this disorder. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

When her adult daughter with Down syndrome, Chloe, begins to have a relationship with Thomas, another mentally challenged person, Alicia Richards prepares herself to help Chloe through the moments of heartbreak and joy that this new stage in her life will bring.

The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective.

Tells the story of Greg and Tierney Fairchild's experiences after learning the baby they were expecting had a heart defect related to Down syndrome, discussing how they reached their decision to continue the pregnancy, and following the infant Naia through her heart surgery, physical therapy, and happy early life.