Overview
"CHRISTINE STAPLE EBANKS DEMONSTRATES A POSITIVELY EXCEPTIONAL ""MISSIONARY ZEAL"" IN FOSTERING SUPPORT FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. Raising Nathan: Discovering the Blessings, Joy, and Purpose in Raising a Child with Disabilities is a poignant testament to the power of faith, hope, and family bonds in the face of daunting adversity. Given her son's prognosis of a fifty-fifty chance of surviving childhood, the author navigates the emotional journey of accepting his special needs and her family's choice to courageously love and defy the odds. The author's conversational, down-to-earth style reveals the relentless determination to embrace their circumstances. The accounts of the journey are raw, real, and vivid while offering actionable insights into partnering with God and families in meaningful and transformative ways."
Full Product Details
Author: Christine E Staple Ebanks
Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
Imprint: Trilogy Christian Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.413kg
ISBN: 9798890417923
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 09 April 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""An inspiring, read, Raising Nathan Against All Odds is highly recommended"" Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing (April 9, 2024) Language: English Paperback: 308 pages ISBN-13: 979-8890417923 Genre: Biographies of People with Disabilities The BookViral Review: A joyful and uplifting read, 'Raising Nathan against all odds: Discovering the Blessings, Joy and Purpose in Raising a Child with Disabilities' is one Mother's heartfelt account of her experience. Writing with a transparency and honesty rarely seen in this type of biography, Christine Staple-Ebanks immerses her reader not only into her own world, but also that of wider responsibility, and the ongoing struggle as an advocate in providing a rightful standard of living to those with disabilities. So often the experiences of both the individual with a disability and their carers are seen as 'other', with their reality observed but rarely understood and appreciated. Staple-Ebank's work both in writing and working with her own foundation has highlighted the inadequacies in both the medical and social perspective of disability, supporting a long overdue move to inclusion and integration. Without shying away from the heartache and exhaustion experienced by herself, her husband, and the wider impact felt by her other children, Staple-Ebanks captures the pure joy of her journey with Nathan throughout his childhood. Moving passages of sudden realisation and revelation convey just how much her son contributes to the family unit, and how the family unit has grown in their spiritual faith and strength as a result of supporting him. Practical 'takeaways' at the conclusion of each chapter provide valuable lessons for others in similar situations; their unrelentingly positive message being a support for those who find themselves at sea in this challenging situation, pointing the way forward to a place of acceptance and joy through support mechanisms such as knowledge, communication, and a deep faith in God and his support. With her work stretching across continents and motivating both society as a whole and the individual, Staple-Ebanks shines a beacon on disability as a condition to be embraced and supported rather than hidden, bringing to light the serious issue of the rights and the voice of such individuals as the crafters of their own lives and destiny. Indeed, the most moving passages of her biography are those which embrace Nathan's personality, his likes and dislikes, his joy at experiencing life amongst 'A' typical individuals-and the whole family's continued support of him as he moves into adulthood. An inspiring, read, Raising Nathan against all odds is highly recommended."
Author Information
Christine Staple Ebanks embraced the cause of passionately advocating for children with disabilities following her son's cerebral palsy diagnosis in 2005. Her family's struggles sparked her commitment to shedding light on the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families. Through her writing, speaking, and organizations (the Nathan Ebanks Foundation and Raising Special Needs Inc.), she empowers families, caregivers, and communities to actively foster meaningful inclusion of children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
