Dana’s Legacy is one of the most inspirational autobiographies of a mother whose first born suffered from cerebral palsy. Written by Gayle Slate, a professional marriage, family and child counsellor, this book is the heartbreaking story of the many trials and tribulations she and her husband Don had to face with her daughter Dana.
This book that offers great solace to people going through similar pain of having to deal with disabled children received the National Indie Excellence Award in the new Non-Fiction category. The book was also duly honoured by the San Diego Book Award Association. This association recognizes and honours authors of good books from San Diego.
Dana’s Legacy is a heartrending story of a mother’s painful journey with her first child born with cerebral palsy. Gayle’s determination in making the best of her situation and emerging triumphant among the most trying situation is a great inspiration for parents with disabled children. She shows us how we can turn any negative to positive and how we can lead a fulfilled life, no matter what.
Not only for those with disabilities, this book also inspires everyone and shows how to best cope with life challenges. Apart from being a great motivation for parents, some of the stories in this book also focus on children with down-syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other disabilities.
By reading Dana’s Legacy, anyone who has suffered from trauma in life and anyone associated with children suffering from development disabilities will hugely benefit. Gayle’s daughter died when she was just above fourteen years of age but left behind a great legacy as an inspiration for thousands of suffering people, especially parents. Gayle, through her experience, did not break down but emerged stronger. She joined a school to become a therapist and has since been helping parents with disabled children endure and grow out of the trauma.
The book teaches parents many valuable lessons on coping with the darkest moments in their lives. It teaches them how to view disability as an opportunity and not just as a tragedy. It shows them how best to re-create shattered dreams for your child.
Through her breakthrough book Dana’s Legacy, Gayle teaches tearful parents of disabled children how to look through their deformities and come face to face with their inner beauty and personal worth.
By reading this book, families going through trauma can learn how best to respond in a positive manner and face feelings in an honest manner. Special needs children have their own intrinsic worth and by realizing their potential, families can shift focus from their disability to other positive activities.
The well being of the entire family is on the progress of the child. Apart from the help you take from professionals such as nurses, therapists, program directors and teachers, realize the value of your expert inputs too as none other than you know the exact requirements of your entire family.
Reading about Dana’s life is sure to have a great impact and put you as a parent of a special child, on the right path that is filled with hope and optimism.
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