A few years ago, I wrote a book title down on one of my many to-read lists and did not really think more of it. That book was Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected, a memoir by Kelle Hampton. Last week I downloaded it on my tablet and from the moment I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Two days later I was finished and so happy that I read this touching story.
Bloom is the the unforgettable story of the author's daughter, Nella and her first year of life. Through a combination of poignant words and stunning photographs, Hampton shares with readers the surprise at realizing that after seeing your newborn daughter for the first time that she has Down syndrome; the range of emotions experienced when coming to terms with the diagnosis; and most importantly how beautiful life is even with extra chromosomes.
This book is a must read! I loved the beautiful pictures of Nella and her family. The reviews on GoodReads are relatively split and people seem to either love or hate this book. I can only imagine what it must be like to experience having a child with Down syndrome but I thought this memoir was brutally honest about what the author felt during that first year.
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