Uncommon Voyage: Parenting a Special Needs Child in the World of Alternative Medicine

by Laura Shapiro Kramer

Book Overview

"Uncommon Voyage," first published in 1996, documented Laura Shapiro Kramer's search for alternative treatments for her son Seth's cerebral palsy in the face of an uncomprehending medical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571199283
• ISBN13: 9780571199280
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Family's Plight

Laura Shapiro Kramer's book is wonderful.It shows how a family dealt with circumstances thrust upon them by seeking and exploring every available option.I gained a great deal of knowledge and insight reading about this family's experiences. It is an inspiring and thought-provoking story particularly for anyone dealing with a child who has special needs. I highly recommend this book!

Mainstream vs. Alternative ...

Any mother wants what is best for her child and Laura Shapiro Kramer does not differ in that respect. Leary of what modern medicine had to offer her mild to moderately cerebral palsied child, Seth, she began to explore alternative therapies from homeopathy to Feldenkrais. A mother's struggle to help her young child lead her beyond the mainstream and into the oft times controversial world of alternative medicine. A powerful book, a success story for one family, but not for everyone.

This book has great ideas for parents to help their kids

This book opened my eyes to the alternatives that are available for children with cerebral palsy. I have tried one of the methods with my son and he has made incredible progress