Eagle Doctor: Stories of Stephen, My Child With Special Needs - Softcover

Nelson, Chrissy L.; Adams, Patch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1929165056 ISBN 13: 9781929165056

Publisher: Pangaea Pub, 1999

Synopsis

Parents, doctors, nurses, lobbyists, politicians, students, advocates, and clergy need to experience the EAGLE DOCTOR. It is a book of stories about living in our controversial world through the eyes of a Native American special-needs child. Stephen's stories tell of a young boy's irrepressible life force and the love he shares with those who have come to know him. EAGLE DOCTOR is a warmly personal portrayal of a child's life-long struggles with multiple medical disabilities, and his spirit that sustains him and enriches us all. This book is filled with tributes to and lessons for families, friends and caregivers of children everywhere and insightful reading about those with special needs.

About this title

From the Publisher

Chrissy Nelson is an extraordinary person on many levels, but most of all for her dedication to a young boy whose life has been enriched by her commitment to helping him live every moment to its fullest. Stephen, in addition to having multiple medical disabilities since birth, has been deemed "terminal" by the medical profession for most of his life. His indomitable will to live--enriched by his persoanlly unique blend of Native American and Christian spirituality--has sustained him beyond any predictable expectation. Stephen's desire to stay amongst the living and be part of the simple pleasures of life is an inspiration to all. Fully prepared for life--and death--they are truly two remarkable human beings. It has been my pleasure to work with them and count them as my friends.

About the Author

Author CHRISSY L. NELSON, Windwalker, a nurse for 25 years, is Stephen's adoptive mother. They have shared a remarkable journey together since she brought Stephen home at age two. Eleven years later, they continue to instruct the lives of others. Chris understands the struggles of being a single, foster, adoptive, and special-needs mother and caregiver. She is an active voice for children and adults with disabilities, both in the hospital and at home--an expert advocate for human rights. She has experience pertaining to and teaches parental-medical ethics, creative foster parenting, minority rights, alternative nutrition, and community involvement. The recipient of numerous national and local community awards for her charitable work, her forthcoming works include a collection of public tributes to special-needs children and those who have helped them, as well as a series with interviews focusing on the needs, assets and difficulties of caregiving.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pangaea Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1929165056
• ISBN 13: 9781929165056
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192