Five Courageous Mothers by Anne Tucker Roberts

Five Courageous Mothers by Anne Tucker Roberts

Five Courageous Mothers tells the story of five mothers who raised their Down Syndrome children. Meet Hazel, Connie, Ann, Lisa and Jane. Their tenacity and love will inspire even the bravest of us.

There was no early intervention in the early days. There was no Doctor Spock to consult. And few in the medical field were even able to offer Best Practices for obstacles or impediments. They author says, When I heard Hazel's astonishing story of creativity and perseverance I found it profound and inspiring. It needed to be told. Soon other mothers came forward. They too took their infants with Down Syndrome home when families and doctors counseled them otherwise.

These extraordinary women tell of navigating the world of unknowns with challenging fits and starts. They are the quiet heroes in neighborhoods like yours and mine.
They don't carry on about SAT scores or even dresses for the prom. They aren't worried about their teen drinking and driving but about them thriving.