The Unplanned Journey - by Janet Kelly (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Have you received a life-altering diagnosis for your child which has left you feeling devastated, confused, and fearful for your future?

More than three decades ago, author and mother Janet Kelly navigated those emotions when her second daughter was diagnosed with profound brain damage. Now, in The Unplanned Journey, she extends her hand to you, sharing the trials and triumphs of parenting a child with special needs.

This isn't just a book; it's a lifeline!

Within these pages, discover not just practical tips and guidance but a source of unwavering support. Kelly's words resonate like those of a compassionate friend, a mentor who understands the "unplanned journey" you have embarked upon.

The practical tips and guidance shared in this book, along with the author's words of comfort and hope, make this a must read for all parents of children with special needs.

Review Quotes

Superb! This book will change many lives and, no doubt, save others. Janet Kelly has compiled a clear, concise, vitally important compendium of useful information and direction for parents and caregivers of intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals. It's all here, from the most useful websites, books, and government and private agencies to road-tested suggestions on how to deal with the large and small decisions inherent in parenting challenged individuals.

But what makes the book unique and irreplaceable, is that Kelly frequently conveys her knowledge and suggestions through true, unvarnished stories of what she and her beloved daughter, Kathryn, went through together and separately. Theirs is a deeply moving story, told with compassion, honesty, occasional humor, and that rarest of commodities: actual wisdom. Not the least of the surprises come
as Janet Kelly realizes that, beyond the very real challenges, her relationship
with Kathryn has brought immense joy and an expanded understanding of what it
means to be a human being.
The Unplanned Journey will be a game changer in the lives of the developmentally challenged and those who love and care for them, a treasure house of both practical working knowledge and lessons on navigating life on its most meaningful level.

-Jim Weiss, recording artist and author of A Treasury of Wisdom: Stories of Hope and Inspiration