Book: Catechists for all God's Children
Author: Joseph and Ana White
Book: Developmental Disability: A Family Challenge
Author: Mary Theodore Hegeman, O.S.F.-[This book] is written for parents and those who can be helpful to them and to their developmentally disabled children...Refusing to see the developmentally disabled as "eternal children," the author points out new opportunities opening up and demonstrates the need to plan for their adult futures. Self-advocacy is a forward movement for these persons, who are beginning to have choices and control over their life situations. In this book some of them speak for themselves."
Book: God Knows Caregiving Can Pull You Apart
Author: Gretchen Thompson-Does not pertain specifically to families with children."In a format designed for quick reading in stolen moments, Thompson offers practical "how to" and "where to" information-essential care for the caregiver. But Thompson also consoles and encourages, with her own understanding heart and many rich stories."
Book: Hope for the Family
Author: Robert Perske-"In 28 brief, optimistic chapters, [the author] shows the many ways that parents and families can overcome their fears and inhibitions. He looks at such varied and practical topics as changing world-views, theology, human dignity, sexual development, and family systems, and explores the numerous opportunities open to persons with retardation or other disabilities..."
Book: In the Shadows
Author: David Luterman, D.Ed.-Does not pertain specifically to families with children. "[A] compendium of the apin and tempered joy, of the guilt and anger, of dilemmas and despair that accompany families with chronic illness. Although Dr. Luterman and his wife have MS together because of her disease, he integrates ideas from his own familiy with those from lives affected by diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, lupus erythematosus and arthritis. Symptoms and treatments differ but chronic illness produces remarkably similar disruptions of family life."
Book: One of Them
Author: Eunice Kennedy Shriver-This one uses the "r" word. "Filled with personal reflections, emotion, and humor, One of Them is a remarkably candid look at an America Catholic family that will inspire and encourage you to overcome life's difficulties."
