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Half A Brain: Confessions of a Special Needs Mom
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Biographies GeneralGeneral Parenting
Publisher Price: $14.99
ISBN13: 9781734678604
Publisher: Mile 18 Press
Published: Feb 8 2024
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A mother's desperate struggle to save her daughter. Radical brain surgery is their only hope.
In a heart-stopping twist of fate, Jenni Basch discovers that her unborn baby has suffered a devastating brain injury, putting her life in jeopardy before it even begins. Against unimaginable obstacles, her little one miraculously survives, but now they face a life filled with complex medical challenges.
When a merciless form of epilepsy strikes her daughter, Jenni and her husband are faced with an impossible decision. Their only glimmer of hope lies in a daring and radical surgery, a procedure that requires removing half of their daughter's brain. Will they have the courage to take this life-altering step in order to give their daughter a fighting chance?
Prepare to be captivated as Jenni fearlessly pulls back the curtain on a world that is often unseen and misunderstood. With a refreshing blend of candidness and humor, she invites us into her world, challenging our perceptions and illuminating the depths of parental strength.
Each terrifying diagnosis and crisis pushes Jenni to the brink, forcing her to confront her deepest insecurities, fears, judgements, and lack of experience. Yet, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, she discovers an inner resilience she never knew existed. Join her on this rollercoaster of emotions as she embarks on a journey that will inspire and uplift your own spirit.
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