Mary Quite Contrary - The Story of a Lion-Hearted Mom Raising a Bipolar Daughter (Hardcover)

Fasten your seat belt as you take a journey with author Gayle Carson Lagman-Creswick, mother of four biological sons, two adopted daughters, and a grandson, as she meets head-on with the challenges put forth by daughter Mary, who unbeknownst to them, was born of a drug-addicted, biological mother. Gayle, a successful executive in the healthcare and retirement industry, becomes a single mom and is faced with the awesome task of dealing with normal child-rearing, plus the special needs of her two adopted daughters . all while pursuing a demanding career. Daughter Mary faces spoiling, sexual abuse, violence, hospitalization, and prison. This roller-coaster family comes face-to-face with stabbing, near explosions, and a point-blank gun event. This mother understands unconditional love, has a forgiving nature, and has a determination not to give up on this daughter, who is finally diagnosed and treated in her thirties for Bipolar Disorder.

General

Imprint:	Iuniverse, Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	August 2007
Authors:	Gayle Carson Lagman-Creswick
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-595-68943-9
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Child care & upbringing > General
LSN:	0-595-68943-4
Barcode:	9780595689439

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