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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best I have read about Cerebral Palsy. Not at all medical. Straight from a parents point of view and the hints etc are absolutely great. A book definetly worth reading whether you know of some with cerebral palsy or just to widen your understanding and acceptance of those with disabilities.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
my son has mild cp in all 4 limbs, he was and still is doing great, it was me who was finding it hard. This book really helped me to get to grips with things, It was stage by stage what we had gone through, i wish i had know about the book before we had gone through the stages, that said it is a book i will always treasure, and will read again and again, passed it on to family who dont normally read books, and they have found it easy to read, its in my opinion a great book for people going through it, those who dont understand, or those in denial. I would also recommended it to proffesinals to recommend (if appropiate)I am now trying to find the follow on jimmys new shoes, if anyone knows where i can get it i would be very greatful
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Charming but ultimately a bit deceiving
9 July 2008
Format:Paperback
Marie Kennedy's short biography of her son's toddler years and experience with CP is entertaining and charming but parents of young children with Cerebral Palsy may find themselves depressed by it. I know my husband and I did. Why? Her son, Jimmy, has CP, but just a few short weeks after beginning physical therapy begins walking with the aid of braces, gait trainer, etc. He continues to make similar magnificent gains. In fact, the picture of him on the front of the book using crutches is actually quite deceptive as the time he spent with crutches was I think less than six months. By the end of this very short bio, Jimmy at the age of five is walking, is fully toilet trained, is attending regular school, and has no speech impairments whatever. As the mother of a child whose gains in physical therapy are measured in time spans of years, who may never walk, and who is virtually non-verbal, I applaud Jimmy's and Marie's achievements, but I don't find Jimmy to be a typical toddler or infant with CP. Although there is certainly nothing wrong with many of Marie's "tips" and her book is charming and entertaining, I think many CP moms may find her book a bit depressing. I would avoid this book if your child has more than a mild case of CP.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A Book to Remember
10 July 2001
Format:Paperback
I just could not put this book down--this has become almost a cliché, but in this instance it could not be more accurate. My feelings ran amuck in me as I shared the author's sadness, joy, expectations, release, all of it. Further, while giving specificf information for other parents who find themselves in the same situation, this is a book of general interest. And that's a mignty difficult, if often impossible, thing to do. My congratulations to Marie Kennedy, and my thanks to her for sharing this story with us.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Marie's "Can Do" attitude.
5 Aug 2003
Format:Paperback
Marie has taken a problem and turned it into a triumph! She is very candid about her feelings, and is able to give hope to others dealing with any kind of disabilities. I enjoyed reading all of the practical advice that Marie shares, and felt as though I knew the whole family when I finished reading the book. Jimmy is destined to have a good life with the support he receives from the entire family.
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