I Wish...: Dreams and Realities of Parenting a Special Needs Child

by Kate Divine McAnaney

I WISH... is a book about conflict, courage and creative solutions. It tells what it is like to be the parent of a child with disabilities. It relates to the experience of disabled adults. It gives new perspective to professionals who work with exceptional families. Kate McAnaney writes eloquently and concisely about the issues which confront parents, illustrating each reflection with insightful quotations. The beautiful cover is by Laurel Burch. This new edition includes two new essays. Kate reviews what parenting has meant thus far; her son Mahlon recounts his experience living independently for the first time at college. Originally published by United Cerebral Palsy of California.

108 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992

Reviews

[Shells]

Beautiful little book. Going to recommend to lots of people! Especially the parents that I work with.