Product Description

Take heart in the accomplishments of 59 persons with Down syndrome from across the U.S. and Canada, all chronicled in this unique and inspiring book. Original black-and-white photographs, research, and exclusive information from the Band of Angels survey of children with Down syndrome round out the pages.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #839212 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-01
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
"I just read "Common Threads, Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome" cover to cover. Thank you so very much for publishing such an inspiring book. We know our daughter, Maggie, now 3 with Down Syndrome, will teach us all so much about love, life and happiness. As a new parent is it so nice to hear all these wonderful stories and know that the sky really is the limit for her." --Karen Lemon

"The day I found this book, I say a whole new future for Kate and for us, her family" -- Ita Lonergan, Portland OR July 2003

About the Author
Cynthia Kidder is the mother of three sons, the youngest of whom has Down syndrome. She is a writer and presenter to families and educators regarding maximizing the potential of young people with Down syndrome.

Brian Skotko is currently in his third year as a student at Harvard Medical School. He has two sisters, one of whom has Down syndrome and has committed a great deal of his professional energy to increasing awareness of the capabilities of persons with Down syndrome.

Customer Reviews

Exquisite photos combine with candid prose
This wonderful volume about children (and their families) touched by Down syndrome is an inspiring and candid look at their dreams and goals, illustrated with original and beautifully styled photos of the children. It is a celebration of the beauty of children and how much alike all children are, regardless of their limitations, perceived or real. I can't decide which kept me from putting this book down - the photos or the stories - both were awesome.

A Real Celebration
As a parent of a child with Down syndrome, this is my favourite book. The photos of the children are delightful and the stories are inspirational and informative. It is a great coffee table book that you can easily share with family and friends and everyone can enjoy and celebrate the person with Down syndrome.

Celebration
The photographs are beautiful and the little stories are interesting. The book is determinedly up- beat, almost to a fault, but the author's desire to present the best side of these children is understandable. She makes clear the fact that Down Syndrome children and adults are capable of so much , especially with the help of a good education and the understanding of the community. My major criticism is that the text and the photographs were totally unrelated.