Overview
For Magda Newman, normalĀ was a goalāshe wanted her son, Nathaniel, to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments of childhood that are often taken for granted. But Nathanielās severe Treacher Collins syndromeāa craniofacial conditionāmeant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly?
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In this moving memoir, Newman, with the help of her son, tells the story of raising Nathaniel, from the shock she and her husband faced when he was born, to the inspiration of Nathanielās own strength and quirky humor. All this while also facing both non-Hodgkins and Hodgkins lymphoma diagnoses of her own. This uplifting story of a family tackling complex and terrifying circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda and her family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.
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This book title, Normal (A Mother and Her Beautiful Son), ISBN: 9781328593122, by Magdalena Newman, Hilary Liftin, published by HMH Books (January 14, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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