Growing Up with Jessica, Second Edition: Blessed by the Unexpected Parenting of a Special Needs Child.

This award winning true story, told clearly and passionately by Jessica's father is moving as well as inspiring. Highly recommended and endorsed by international author and speaker, Josh McDowell.

"I encourage you to read this book because it will touch you,
minister to you and my hope is that you will conclude, as I did,
that you will become a better person and parent as the result..."

Josh McDowell, Author & Speaker

A moving true story, shared, by Jessica's Dad. He honestly shares the ups and downs of his wife and family, as they quite unexpectedly, began grappling with every parent's worst nightmare.

Since that frosty Halloween night, when Jim's wife Renée quietly whispered with tears in her eyes, "Something is wrong with Jessica," they have been shaken to the very roots of their faith, found healing and victory, as they all 'grew up with Jessica.'

"...we beheld the privilege we had been given... embracing the joys and blessings of providing ultimate caregving for another human soul." James Walker

You will experience, their breath taking roller coaster ride, of tragedy, love, hope and faith and emerge touched and inspired. This is a heartwarming book where ultimately faith overcomes tragedy.

Award winning author and designer, James Walker and his wife Reneé, have been 24/7 caregivers for their daughter Jessica since 1978. She is the subject of his two inspirational books. They cite their many experiences in 'Jessica-land' as the catalyst in their continuing spiritual and emotional growth. They have traveled from despair to surviving and thriving, embracing the privilege they have in the care and nurturing of another human soul as 'Ultimate Caregivers.' His inspirational first book, 'Growing Up with Jessica: A True Story, ' was warmly received and has won multiple author awards. His second book, 'Lessons from Jessica: Ultimate Caregiving' Was released on 'Children's Day' October 8, 2015. James Walker resides in the grandeur of Idaho with Renée and their children and grandchildren.