Synopsis "Loving Satish: Parenting A Dying Child (in English)"
An inspiring true story about the first Indian child with a rare genetic disorder in Singapore. This memoir also includes parenting tips for caregivers of terminally ill children.Just when it seemed her perfect family was about to be completed with the birth of her third child, Author Devi Ahru's life was turned upside down in the summer of 2003. What was supposed to be the beginnings of a dream come true became months of uncertainty, depression, desperation, and finally acceptance. Part candid memoir, part parenting self-help, Loving Satish - Parenting a Dying Child is a nine-year labor of love which chronicles a mother's determined fight to save her son. This book is also an indispensable guide with tips for caregivers of children with special needs or disabilities or terminally ill. It's the uplifting story of a little boy named Satish, who, against all odds, not only survived longer than most children with his diagnosis, but who began to thrive in the environment his family had created.Loving Satish - Parenting a Dying Child is unforgettable. You may not have known Satish or his family, but you will be forever bound in spirit by his story. For those families who have received life-changing news, this is for you. If you don't know where to turn or how to feel, Devi Ahru has opened her heart in the following pages so you will know, above all else, that you are not alone. Devi Ahru addresses the difficult circumstances that many parents face today including: overcoming depression, dealing with grief, questioning our faith in God and dealing with our own personal crisis.
