Henrietta's Dream by Henrietta Spink
Like all mothers, Henrietta had imagined a bright and normal future for her children - but this particular joy was not to be. Her first son, Henry, was born quadriplegic and it was assumed that he was severely brain-damaged. Four years later, after reassurances that a healthy second child was possible, Freddie arrived with critical internal malformation. On top of this it later emerged that he was also autistic and hyperactive, unable to walk or talk. For Henrietta, the last 15 years have been an exhausting, tumultuous time of highs and lows, triumphant achievements and bitter blows, through which she has been sustained by an extraordinarily resilient fighting spirit, and the unwavering vision that one day her eldest son at least will achieve full health. This truly inspirational story follows her amazing quest for a better life for her sons, as she has learned to believe in the impossible, strive against the odds and dig deep into resources she never knew she had. Facing some of life's toughest challenges - and with a cure for Henry in sight - Henrietta's Dream is an extraordinary testament to the power of a mother's love.
This is an extraordinary book by an extraordinary womanI beg you to read it; it will enrich your life - Felicity KendalGod knows how Henrietta Spink has coped with the appalling problems life has thrown at her. But she has. Her secret is a combination of courage, optimism, humour, sheer bloody-mindedness and an abundance of love for her children. A remarkable woman - and a remarkable story - John HumphrysMost people, burdened with the challenges Henrietta and Michael have been burdened with, would have collapsed into a self-indulgent heap of bitter recrimination or skulked off with understandable resignation. Henrietta and Michael aren't "most people". They have fought, and fight on, for the two people they love and others like them. What people. What love - Alastair StewartI never cease to be amazed at Henrietta's energy. Her determination to battle against the odds is an example to the rest of us - Alan TitchmarshHenrietta is a truly remarkable woman. No matter what life throws at her she responds with humour, optimism and an indomitable fighting spirit. - Cassandra Jardine, the Telegraph'This is an inspiring story of hope, fury and persistence, told by one of the great campaigners of today. - Mary Riddell, the Observer
Henrietta Spink has fought many determined battles - both public and private - to find help for her sons. In 1996, she founded the Henry Spink Foundation, a charity which helps other parents to cope with disabled children. Her plight has captured the hearts of many as she has been featured on BBC News, London Tonight, and BBC News 24, radio programmes Woman's Hour, You and Yours, and the World Service, as well as newspapers- The Times, The Sunday Times, Daily Mail, News of the World, and Evening Standard.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340831571 |
| ISBN 10 | 034083157X |
| Title | Henrietta's Dream |
| Author | Henrietta Spink |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2004-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 290 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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