: Nancy M. Schwartz
: Up, Not Down Syndrome Uplifting Lessons Learned From Raising a Son With Trisomy 21
: Modern History Press
: 9781615994649
: 1
: CHF 6.00
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: Familie
: English
: 122
: DRM
: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
: ePUB

Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons Alex taught the writer and Alex's perspective.Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down. Nancy's journey gets to the core of what it is to be human:



  • Explore what it feels like to think life, as you know it, is over.
  • Discover the fierce love, joy and peace a baby diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) brings.
  • Learn the lessons this child taught his mom.
  • Understand the gift this baby brings to our world.
  • Realize the depth of the love this family has for the child.

'A beautiful, honest account of not just accepting--but embracing--the unknown. Nancy shows us the blessing of an unexpected gift and the enormity of love.' --Sara Byala, Ph.D. 'This is a wonderful book to remind you that the joy of love is possible in unexpected places when you open your heart to it.' --Barbara Taylor Bowman, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development 'A moving and wise story of how a family navigates through hope, loss, learning and, most of all, love.' --Rabbi David Wolpe, author ofDavid: The Divided Heart 'The truth and beauty of Nancy Schwartz's words tell an ongoing story of love, learning and the power of acceptance. All can learn from this family's boundless hope and from their source of joy and strength: Alex.' --April Beard, Music Educator and Cellist

Praise forUp, Not Down Syndrome

“Great read! Here is a ten-year walk down the path of a scary Trisomy birth that leads us to the ‘pure, unadulterated joy these children can bring.’”

— John Wells, Board Member of L’Arche London, Ontario; Husband and Father

“This story turns broken into whole, tragedy into joy, and optimism into hope. Nancy is an inspiration for all parents struggling with a child with challenges.”

— Debby Elnatan, Inventor of Upsee, a children’s walking device, and Mom

“Nancy, it’s a wonder when someone does what you do, inUp, Not Down Syndrome—namely, puts a searchlight into the nooks and crannies of one’s own experience to shine the light of day on our shared humanity. And you offer many little ‘epiphanies’ along the way, beginning on the first page of Chapter 1, where you write, ‘But we cannot know life’s later lessons in the moment. We can only be where we are.’ Thank you for this.”

— Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, Ph.D., Author, Lecturer, Consultant, Teacher, Performer, and Prof. Emerita, Dance Studies, Temple University

“Nancy’s story shines a powerful light on the murky waters of parenting and family dynamics. A required read for any parent navigating the occasionally cloudy and sometimes dark waters of parenthood and family. You will laugh, cry, and love. Enjoy the ride. I’m humbled by this love story.”

— Beth Nordman, Giving Bean Coffee

“Nancy Schwartz’sUp, Not DownSyndrome reverberates with such love and care, not just for her son Alex, but for all the friends, family, medical professionals, educators, support staff, physical therapists, and numerous others with whom she has created community. This book shows how a child and a family can impact the world in a powerful, hope-filled way. I felt privileged to read this story.”

— Elizabeth Castiglione, Artist and Mother

“Having a child with Down syndrome has enriched my life in the best possible way by introducing me to an amazing community filled with parents passionate about helping their children grow and learn to the best of their abilities. Through CHOP Buddy Walk, I have come to know Nancy and her son, Alex. Nancy’s resolve to ensure that Alex and his brothers thrive has influenced me to reach further for my own son and his siblings and become a Down syndrome advocate. I’m so thankful that Nancy put pen to paper to