{"product_id":"9781913068417","title":"The Cracks That Let the Light In A Mother's Story of Raising Her Disabled Son and the Life-Changing Power of Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**NOW WITH AN AFTERWORD AND ADVICE FOR A NEW MOTHER**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'A powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding.'\u003c\/b\u003e Esther Freud\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eThis is wonderful. I urge you to read it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with Ben!'\u003c\/b\u003e Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, \u003ci\u003eYOU Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eAn honest and unflinching account of Jessica's journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.'\u003c\/b\u003e Leah Hazard, author of \u003ci\u003eHard Pushed: A Midwife's Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Jessica's beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.'\u003c\/b\u003e Arabella Carter-Johnson, author of \u003ci\u003eIris Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'A gripping and vital insight into the lives of families trying to thrive in bureaucratic systems that all too often add to the challenges of providing disabled children with basic care and human rights. Impossible to put down.'\u003c\/b\u003e Hannah Barham-Brown, deputy leader of the Women's Equality Party\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Rooted in love and is a moving story about the transformative power of adapting, practically and emotionally to changing circumstances. As a disabled adult, it was a joy to join the parent of a disabled child as they embrace Disability Culture and allyship.'\u003c\/b\u003e Jess Thom, Touretteshero\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eA courageous, heartrending story of grief, love and ultimately hope.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Sun,\u003c\/i\u003e 5 star review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ***\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Jessica thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Jessica shares her journey raising Ben. His disability means he will never be able to move or communicate without assistance. Jessica has to learn how to feed Ben when he can't eat, wrestle with red tape to secure his education and defend his basic rights in the face of discrimination. But the act of reading to Ben enriches both their lives and brings them joy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Ben begins to thrive, alongside his two younger siblings, Jessica finds that caring for a child with unique needs teaches her about appreciating difference and doing things your own way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This uplifting story is about the power of family love, finding inner strength and, above all, hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Octopus Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55222835872087,"sku":"9781913068417","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/3352663482869.jpg?v=1790878053","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/9781913068417","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}