...and along came Alexis

Emma Pivato

Sep 2021 · MiroLand Book 32 · MiroLand

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A story of unwavering love and resilience in the face of profound disability.

...and along came Alexis chronicles Emma Pivato's journey raising her daughter Alexis, born in 1978 with multiple disabilities. Despite medical advice, Emma and her husband chose to keep Alexis at home, a decision that transformed their family life.

This memoir explores the challenges, sacrifices, and unexpected rewards of caring for a child with blindness, seizures, and spastic quadriplegia. Discover how the Pivato family navigated medical and educational systems, fostered inclusion, and found meaning in unconventional ways. A testament to the power of love, acceptance, and the strength of the human spirit, this story offers inspiration for families facing similar journeys. It is for readers interested in disability memoirs, special needs parenting, and family relationships.

A story of unwavering love and resilience in the face of profound disability. ...and along came Alexis chronicles Emma Pivato's journey raising her daughter Alexis, born in 1978 with multiple disabilities. Despite medical advice, Emma and her husband chose to keep Alexis at home, a decision that...

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