Review of Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

"Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins" by Patti Smith is an interesting story about Chris and his mother. I appreciate the kind of love between the mother and her son. I am glad that it ended well for them. Congrats on BOTD. Nice review.

[Gayatri Tripathi]

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review of Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins by Patti Smith. I appreciate how you highlighted the emotional depth of the book, particularly the author's ability to turn what society may view as a limitation into a source of profound growth and strength. The example of how Chris reprimands his family for arguing in front of baby Aubrey is truly heartwarming and shows how his emotional awareness impacts those around him.

I’m also impressed by the mother’s growth, as demonstrated in the scene with the nurse practitioner—it’s a powerful moment of advocacy and education. The themes of patience, unconditional love, and breaking preconceived notions resonate deeply, and it’s inspiring to see how Chris influenced his siblings to embody kindness and compassion.

Your mention of the warm tone and subtle humor makes me even more curious to read this book, as it seems like it balances the challenges with moments of levity beautifully. Even the minor flaw of slow pacing doesn’t seem to detract from the overall experience. This sounds like a touching and transformative read. Thank you again for sharing your insights!

[kashala]

''It all struck her world when her son was diagnosed with Down syndrome and has a low life expectancy.'' It takes the unconditional love and acceptance of a mother to overcome such a challenge emotionally.I love how courageous the story portrays her to be. wonderful review!

[Sarah Zain]

The review is informative. The book will be helpful as by sharing the experience and knowing how we can learn from it, the emotions and support that both mother and child need and provide are worthy of appreciation. Good choice for BOTD. Congrats

[Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo]

Patti Smith's "Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins" is quite relatable, especially for mothers. A mother's love and care is undeniably resilient and when it gets really determined, can face and overcome any challenge. Kudos to the reviewer and congrats on being BOTD. Nice review.

[Surabhi Rani]

'Official review: Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins' by Patti Smith has a vivid introduction. It thoroughly describes the contents of the memoir. The author learns various lessons from her experience as a mother to Chris, suffering from Down Syndrome. The mother and son duo navigates through life. The book explores patience, unconditional love, growth, acceptance, self-discovery, forgiveness, and preconceived notions about disability. It was great to learn that the book's tone is nurturing and warm with subtle humor!

[Love Ukaegbu]

One of the most painful things a parent can experience is watching your child go through things that you have no control over. I think the topic of Down syndrome should be discussed more often as not many people know what it is about. Congratulations on the book of the day,

[azza lia]

A heartwarming and beautifully written narrative about transformation and resilience. The book contains numerous lessons that can change perspectives and would benefit everyone. Raising a diffable child is physically and mentally challenging. It is a great read for inspiration. Thank you for a nice review. 

[Uggie Bear]

This is a beautifully written review! It captures the emotional depth and the transformative journey explored in the book while highlighting the themes of love, acceptance, and personal growth. I especially appreciate how the review balances praise for the author’s writing style and narrative tone with constructive feedback about the pacing. It’s thoughtful, well-rounded, and provides potential readers with a clear sense of what makes this book so impactful. Great job!

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

I have never read a story that tackles with Down syndrome. Seeing this being at the centre of the plot is great. The plot is unique, and how the characters react to it is equally so.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! I know several parents whose children have Down Syndrome, and it is a difficult journey for all those involved. I'm glad that Professor Higgins taught his mother and those around him what is important in life.

[Devesh Patel]

This heartfelt review beautifully captures the essence of the book. It highlights the profound themes of love, growth, and acceptance while praising the author’s reflective and emotionally engaging writing style. Though noting minor flaws, the review eloquently showcases how the book inspires resilience and empathy.

[Khushi RBY Yadav]

Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins by Patti Smith explores the journey of a mother raising her son, Chris, who has Down syndrome. The book highlights themes of love, growth, patience, and acceptance as the family learns from Chris’s impact on their lives. The author reflects on her challenges and triumphs with vulnerability, using humor to soften difficult moments. While the pacing can be slow and repetitive in parts, the emotional and sincere storytelling makes it a powerful read.

[Nwamaka Chidi]

I feel emotional reading this review, this goes a long way to tell how intriguing the book is in its entirety. Thanks for this beautiful review

[Jess Rear]

Wow. What a wonderful read. I felt as though I was sitting in the chair across from the doctor (who didn’t really know much about Down syndrome) and I could feel myself filling with panic and anxiety. By the end, I felt just as happy as her, knowing that they went through life together facing challenges and truly living and loving life. Great story, great lessons, great mother!