Mary Quite Contrary : The Story of a Lion-Hearted Mom Raising a Bipolar Daughter
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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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780595440764
- ISBN-10: 0595440762
- Publisher: iUniverse
- Publish Date: August 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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