If You Knew Suzy
Jane Fischer
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Born with severe brain defects, Suzy was sentenced to a life of “nevers.” With the unwavering support of her mother, Jane, and extended family, Suzy’s miraculous journey has given many experts reason to question the medical textbooks that have been written. From predictions that she would never walk, talk, or function in society, Suzy overcame all these obstacles with determination and perseverance—not even allowing final-stage renal failure at the age of twenty-four to deter her. This book is not just a tribute to Suzy, but a roadmap for all parents experiencing the challenges of raising a child with disabilities and/or medical issues.
Never a victim, Suzy proceeded through infant stimulation, studies in public and specialized schools, and summer programs geared to the disabled community. Her achievements include winning medals during the Tournament of Champions, performing in a dance recital, celebrating a Bat Mitzvah, living independently, and holding a position as a classroom assistant for the past twenty-three years. Her joy of life to this day, offers us hope while showing us that giving up is not a choice.
While her IQ score identifies Suzy with severe intellectual disabilities, she never ceases to show kindness, empathy, selflessness, and compassion for others. Told with the hope that other parents will learn from her successes, and failures, this is also a story of the power of perseverance, courage, and love.
Duration - 6h 9m.
Author - Jane Fischer.
Narrator - Megan Persichetti.
Published Date - Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Born with severe brain defects, Suzy was sentenced to a life of “nevers.” With the unwavering support of her mother, Jane, and extended family, Suzy’s miraculous journey has given many experts reason to question the medical textbooks that have been written. From predictions that she would never walk, talk, or function in society, Suzy overcame all these obstacles with determination and perseverance—not even allowing final-stage renal failure at the age of twenty-four to deter her. This book is not just a tribute to Suzy, but a roadmap for all parents experiencing the challenges of raising a child with disabilities and/or medical issues. Never a victim, Suzy proceeded through infant stimulation, studies in public and specialized schools, and summer programs geared to the disabled community. Her achievements include winning medals during the Tournament of Champions, performing in a dance recital, celebrating a Bat Mitzvah, living independently, and holding a position as a classroom assistant for the past twenty-three years. Her joy of life to this day, offers us hope while showing us that giving up is not a choice. While her IQ score identifies Suzy with severe intellectual disabilities, she never ceases to show kindness, empathy, selflessness, and compassion for others. Told with the hope that other parents will learn from her successes, and failures, this is also a story of the power of perseverance, courage, and love. Duration - 6h 9m. Author - Jane Fischer. Narrator - Megan Persichetti. Published Date - Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:34:28
Dedication
Duration:00:18:02
Foreword by Sharon Toriello, MA, LPC
Duration:03:05:04
Prologue
Duration:05:57:33
Chapter 1: You and Me against the World
Duration:27:10:25
Chapter 2: Climb Every Mountain
Duration:22:28:08
Chapter 3: Lean on Me
Duration:23:13:59
Chapter 4: Movin' On Up
Duration:14:49:29
Chapter 5: You Can Fly
Duration:12:01:12
Chapter 6: High Hopes
Duration:39:56:41
Chapter 7: This Is Me
Duration:37:55:50
Chapter 8: Hero
Duration:29:34:58
Chapter 9: I Will Survive
Duration:23:16:09
Chapter 10: Be Our Guest
Duration:23:45:16
Chapter 11: I'm Standing with You
Duration:28:05:49
Chapter 12: Ooh Child
Duration:16:58:02
Chapter 13: I'm a Survivor
Duration:25:18:31
Chapter 14: You Are So Beautiful to Me
Duration:24:44:11
Epilogue
Duration:06:12:27
Ending Credits
Duration:00:43:37