What I've Learned from My Daughter: Blessings from a Special Child

by Nancy Jo Sullivan

Sometimes God's greatest gifts are unrecognized. Such was the case with Nancy Jo Sullivan, an expecting mother who received the unexpected: a Down syndrome child. Open to God's plan, and filled with love for her child, Nancy Jo came to realize that her daughter Sarah was "a sacred surprise disguised as a handicapped baby."

Paperback

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764811509
• ISBN13: 9780764811500
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

What I've Learned From My Daughter by Nancy Jo Sullivan

Light reading. Helpful to anyone with a Downs child or anyone with a handicap. Helpful religious suggestions for everyone especially mothers.

Give Yourself the Gift of Learning from Sarah

Nancy Jo Sullivan probably never dreamed that one day she'd "grow up" to write this book - sometimes life brings unexpected twists and turns that we can never imagine. In this wonderful book, Nancy Jo shares her experiences as a mom of three beautiful daughters, one of whom was born with Down syndrome. It's easy to fall in love with Sarah, "God's Princess", who succeeds in teaching us all many lessons in this book. This is not just a book for parents of children with disabilities. It is a book for all of us, looking to count our blessings, love unconditionally, and never take the everyday treasures of life for granted. Nancy Jo ends each chapter of this book with a set of "ponderings", which will prompt you to ask yourself a few questions, consider a few new ideas and learn some valuable lessons from Sarah. Gift yourself the gift of this book and you will find yourself with a new, uplifted perspective on life.