MARIANNE RUSSO
Published Content Writer
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THE LIFE UNEXPECTED
The Life Unexpected
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The Life Unexpected is a survival guide for parents and educators who are navigating the muddy waters of raising or teaching special needs children. Marianne Russo, the creator of the Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network, takes readers from that first step of accepting the reality of their new lives to the true meaning of advocacy, empowerment, and hope.
The chapters are weaved with touching, personal, and often funny accounts of her journey along with quotes and advice from the world renowned experts she has interviewed on her radio show.
Whether you are just starting out on this incredible journey or have been traveling the unchartered waters of special needs parenting for a while, The Life Unexpected brings a new perspective and understanding to these incredible kids and their awesome parents.
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. - Chinese proverb
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This book is a game changer!!
Susan Cozzi - Parent
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The Life Unexpected is a treasure trove for any parent looking for guidance raising a special needs child. The Life Unexpected will both challenge and inspire you to accept your role as parent, advocate and become a life-long learner. Hers is a much appreciated strength-based approach keeping the focus on what is best for the child, while acknowledging the very real struggles these parents face.
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The suggestions she presents throughout the book work. Parenting a special needs child is a lifelong journey with many unexpected turns, Let Marianne guide you through this process. Grab a pile of highlighters and be prepare to return to this book over and over again as you walk your own unexpected pathway.
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Julie Clark - Author Aspergers's In Pink
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The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network
A virtual cup of coffee in the form of a podcast bringing listeners award winning authors, psychiatrists, psychologists, celebrities and internationally renowned children's foundations to help educate and parent special needs children.
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With ten diverse expert hosts, hundreds of outstanding guests and over one million listeners, The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Talk Radio Network became the gold standard of information and inspiration for parents and educators of special needs children.