{"product_id":"the-cracks-that-let-the-light-in-what-i-learned-from-my-disabled-son","title":"Jessica Moxham: The Cracks that Let the Light In [2021] hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding.' \u003c\/b\u003eEsther Freud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis is wonderful. I urge you to read it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with Ben!'\u003c\/b\u003e Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, \u003ci\u003eYou Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn honest and unflinching account of Jessica's journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.'\u003c\/b\u003e Leah Hazard, author of \u003ci\u003eHard Pushed: A Midwife's Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jessica's beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.' \u003c\/b\u003eArabella Carter-Johnson, author of \u003ci\u003eIris Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eA courageous, heartrending story of grief, love and ultimately hope.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun, \u003c\/i\u003e5 star review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJessica Moxham thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. When Jessica could finally take him home from hospital, the challenges were far from over. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this hopeful memoir, Jessica shares her journey in raising Ben. His disability means he will never be able to move or communicate without assistance. Jessica has to learn how to feed Ben when he can't eat, wrestle with red tape to secure his education and defend his basic rights in the face of discrimination. As Ben begins to thrive, alongside his two younger siblings, Jessica finds that caring for a child with unique needs teaches her about appreciating difference and doing things your own way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis uplifting story is about the power of family love, finding inner strength and, above all, hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moxham, Jessica","offers":[{"title":"Good","offer_id":48850812731731,"sku":"XG81913068349","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/moxham-jessica-the-cracks-that-let-the-light-in-what-i-learned-from-my-disabled-son-xg81913068349-56722118508883.jpg?v=1726320557","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/the-cracks-that-let-the-light-in-what-i-learned-from-my-disabled-son","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}