Review of Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins

Post by **Peter Greaven** » 24 Jan 2025, 22:46

I love the flow of this review

Leonie Vermaak · Post by **Leonie Vermaak** » 24 Jan 2025, 22:47

To have a special needs child is challenging for the parents. But not only does people around them not understand the approach is different, but some people are really not interested. I, on the other hand love these kids as to me, a person learn so much from them, they truly are amazing. Thanks for a great review. Congrats on BOTD.

Jeanne Rose · Post by **Jeanne Rose** » 24 Jan 2025, 22:48

I love how the reviewer defined the family as not normal because they are, indeed, exceptional based from the review alone. I love how it shows a change in the retrospect of student and teacher based from the situations life give us.

Joe Alex 2 · Post by **Joe Alex 2** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:12

This review presents Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins as a heartfelt and inspiring story about a mother’s journey of love, acceptance, and growth while raising a child with Down syndrome. Patti Smith’s storytelling appears to be both reflective and uplifting, highlighting important themes such as patience, self-discovery, and breaking societal expectations. The book’s focus on Chris’s impact on his family and their evolving perspective on life seems truly touching.

Post by **Sandeep Moses Arulnesan** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:28

Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins is a beautiful book about a mom and her Down Syndrome son's journey. When I read the sample, I liked the author's simple English to convey the emotions. I will surely read this book. Thanks for the review. Congrats on the BOTD!

Dayana Alvarado 1 · Post by **Dayana Alvarado 1** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:30

Chris, with his diagnosis, challenged society's ideas about the value of a person and what it means to live a fulfilling life.

Post by **Reva Parker** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:34

Thank you for your great review. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I also liked her style of writing and the lessons I read in the sample. I have worked with mentally and physically challenged people years ago when they were "named" other names. They are each individual and have some sweet and quirky personalities. It's on my list of books to read.

Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:44

I think it's great of Patti Smith to share her story with the world, as this will help families in similar situations dealing with Down syndrome. Unfortunately, I don't read nonfiction, so I'll be skipping this one.

Erin Maddox McPhee · Post by **Erin Maddox McPhee** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:47

Patti Smith's narration of her experience raising her son, affectionately known as Professor Higgins, is charming and thoughtful. The diagnosis of a child with Down Syndrome can be shocking to handle, but Patti and her family embraced the opportunity to learn with and from Chris with open arms. His life is a gift, and Patti's book is a reminder to see everyone that way. This reviewer is correct, the author's point of view that her child is also her teacher is a lovely way to structure the book. The lessons she learns are ones that we can all benefit from.

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:55

This book is a great opportunity to learn a little more about the life of a mother who finds out she has a child with this condition. The doctor comments in a very vivid way what the protagonist had to live through from the moment her son was born and it is an evolution to share with other people the feeling of a mother and how to cope with empathy and a lot of love with this type of cases that really are also a blessing.

Isaac Ozo-okafor · Post by **Isaac Ozo-okafor** » 24 Jan 2025, 23:57

Absolutely informative, this book is designed to ready the heart of the mother for that special child in case he or she arrives.

Post by **CUT YAFIQ** » 25 Jan 2025, 00:38

This review is so moving and beautifully captures the essence of "Unexpected Lessons from Professor Higgins!" I completely agree that Patti Smith’s story is both inspiring and deeply touching. Her honesty and vulnerability are incredible, and I feel like her journey is something that can resonate with many people, not just parents of children with special needs. The fact that she sees her son as her teacher and a source of wisdom, and not the other way around, is also very powerful.

Post by **Anu Anand** » 25 Jan 2025, 00:52

This book seems to beautifully portray a mother’s journey of love, growth, and resilience while raising a child with Down syndrome. It appears heartfelt, insightful, and inspiring for anyone seeking a deeper perspective on life. Congrats on BOTD!

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 25 Jan 2025, 00:54

This book highlights a relationship between a mother and her son. We are shown the challenges that she faces and the enduring love of a mother during the challenges of her child's growth and developement.

Ria-Liza Moolgie · Post by **Ria-Liza Moolgie** » 25 Jan 2025, 00:55

I completely relate to how Patti first processes her own thoughts and emotions on her son's Down syndrome diagnosis, before communicating this to her family.
This helps position her from a place of strength.

At the same time, we the readers, are fully aware of every emotional struggle she goes through, right up to the moment of acceptance that follows.