Synopsis
This memoir is the true story of parents who were told that their unborn baby had an incurable heart condition, confronting them with an impossible decision: to attempt risky surgeries to give their baby a chance at a longer life, or to continue the pregnancy and embrace their baby's life as it would unfold, from conception to natural death. The unforgettable journey that ensued would change not only their lives, but also the lives of everyone who came in contact with them. The book also addresses larger issues including questions about heroic medicine; attitudes and practices regarding pregnancy and infant loss; and new dilemmas created by advances in prenatal testing, including what to do if a test reveals a fatal problem. Waiting with Gabriel has become a premier resource for families in this situation as well as families who have lost a baby under other circumstances, and it is now being used by hospitals and clinics across the U.S. and Canada. Also available as an e-book in Italian, titled "Aspettando Gabriel."
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About the Author
Amy Kuebelbeck is a freelance writer and award-winning former reporter and editor for The Associated Press and other news organizations. Kuebelbeck also is lead author of A Gift of Time: Continuing Your Pregnancy When Your Baby's Life Is Expected to Be Brief (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011). She frequently speaks at medical conferences and to other groups about the issues raised in her books, and she is editor of the website perinatalhospice.org.
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Told in Kuebelbeck's intimate, artful prose, this story is not simply one of personal tragedy--it is a story of deep parental love, of the blessing of supportive family and friends, and of cherishing life. It is the story of one family, and one baby, but it will touch the minds and hearts of all who read it.
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