Overview
āThis touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real world experiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. Itās also more than that. Itās a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and the breadth of friends, helpers, and doctors that step in when the unexpected happens. Itās a story that will make young readers reevaluate the word ānormalā ā not only as it applies to others, but to themselves. Any book that can do that is pretty wondrous, as far as Iām concerned.āĀ āR. J. Palacio, author ofĀ Wonder
Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her son, Nathaniel, to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments his friends took for granted. But Nathaniel's 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? But her son, Nathaniel, looks at ānormalā from a completely different perspective.
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In this uplifting and humorous memoir that includes black-and-white comic illustrations, mother and son tell the story of his growing upāfrom facingĀ sixty-seven surgeries before the age of fifteen, to making friends, moving across the country, and persevering through hardships. How they tackle extraordinary circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Magda and Nathanielās family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.
This book title, Normal (One Kid's Extraordinary Journey), ISBN: 9781328631831, by Magdalena Newman, Neil Swaab, Nathaniel Newman, 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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