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UNEXPECTED LESSONS From professor higgins
- Although advised by her doctor to place her son in an institution because of his Down syndrome diagnosis, the author looked into her new baby’s beautiful eyes and knew she never could. She thought she would dedicate her life to teaching her child, but was delighted to discover how he would teach and change her.
- More than a memoir, this book is a primer about the transformative power of acceptance, empathy and unconditional love. Through heartwarming, funny and inspirational true stories, the author shares insights gained as she learned to look at life through her son’s perspective. These stories illustrate how joy and valuable opportunities can emerge when letting go of fear and leaning into the unknown.
- Using principles of personal improvement and transformation, the author draws universal and eye-opening life lessons from unexpected and profound experiences with her son, Christopher Higgins, whom she respectfully refers to as Professor Higgins, her master teacher.
Olive Woolley Burton Award Winner
Patti was awarded the prestigious Olive Woolley Burt Award for Creative Writing in the New Voices category.
