Damaged Angels
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 13
9780786715503
Category
Memoir
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Publication Year
2005
Pages
336
Subject
Child Development
Abstract
An Adoptive Mother discovers the tragic toll of Alcohol in Pregnancy
Description
Part heartfelt memoir, part practical guide, Damaged Angels recounts Bonnie Buxton's struggles to raise an adopted daughter whom she didn't realize was afflicted with fetal alcohol disorder. Her book also offers guidance to parents who have children with FASD. By the time Bonnie’s daughter Colette hit first grade, her parents were coping with her frequent stealing and lying, and the necessity of special education. At fourteen, she discovered drugs and sex; by eighteen, she was a crack addict living on the streets. After many frustrating years consulting numerous therapists, a TV news story gave Bonnie the answer she was looking for and sent her on a quest for a diagnosis and help for Colette.
Number of Copies
1
