A Good and Perfect Gift
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2011
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Publisher's Description
An Honest, Hopeful Look at Unexpected ChallengesChallenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another. This books will inspire readers who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith."Amy Julia Becker has the courage and grace to tell the truth. Whether you are a parent or not, whether the children in your life are 'typical' or not, this story will shake you, change you, and encourage you."--Andy Crouch, author, Culture Making
Endorsements (12)
“starred review Amy Julia Becker makes herself vulnerable to enlighten us, not just about Down syndrome, but about the intrinsic gifts of life. This book is a must-read, and not just for families and friends of children with Down syndrome.”
“Do not be fooled. This is not a typical book about disabilities, sorrow, and triumph. This is a book about a mother who loves her daughter: “I needed to see her as our little girl, not as a diagnosis, not as an obstacle to overcome.” This is among the best books I have read about the true power of the powerless.”
“It takes faith to turn an unmet expectation into something delightfully exceptional, and Amy Julia Becker learned to do just that when Penny was born. Poignant and powerful, the world needs more stories of inspiration like this one!”
“Joni and Friends International Disability Center A forthright account of a how a mother used her religious faith to come to terms of adjustment, acceptance, and love for having a child with Down syndrome.”
Dr. Carl Pickhardt
“Amy Julia’s rare gift with words—descriptive, vulnerable, penetrating—bring to life a message of joyful contentment inspired by her daughter Penny.”
“I needed to see her as our little girl, not as a diagnosis, not as an obstacle to overcome. This is among the best books I have read about the true power of the powerless.”
“A forthright account of a how a mother used her religious faith to come to terms of adjustment, acceptance, and love for having a child with Down syndrome.”
“Amy Julia’s rare gift with words—descriptive, vulnerable, penetrating—bring to life a message of joyful contentment inspired by her daughter Penny.”
“Amy Julia Becker makes herself vulnerable to enlighten us, not just about Down syndrome, but about the intrinsic gifts of life. This book is a must-read, and not just for families and friends of children with Down syndrome.”
“Amy Julia Becker has the courage and grace to tell the truth. Whether you are a parent or not, whether the children in your life are “typical” or not, her story will shake you, change you, and encourage you. In a world obsessed with achievement and perfection, A Good and Perfect Gift opens the door to a much more excellent way.”
“This excellent and moving book about Penny as a wonderful gift should be read not just by parents of people with disabilities but by all of us who should discover the beauty of those who are different.”
“It has been said there are places in our hearts we do not even know until the heart is broken. A Good and Perfect Gift is the moving story of how Amy Julia Becker and her husband found their hearts broken through the arrival of their very special child. There is beauty here—in the writing and the story—told with deep feeling and faith but not sentimentality. I recommend this book highly, not only to parents with a special child, but to all who seek to discern what God gives us through some of our most painful times.”
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