A review by mrs_george
Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic by Martha N. Beck

3.0

A rather puzzling read. I enjoyed reading about her struggles and then acceptance of her son's diagnosis. I found the parts where she talked of the somewhat paranormal experiences as confusing. I want to believe but yet I don't fully believe. I don't really know, like I said it was a puzzling read. I really dislike the use of the word "retarded" throughout the book. I feel like its use was completely unnecessary. I wondered if the author used it in the way some African-Americans use the "n" word. Like if they say it themselves it makes it less of a derogatory word. Whatever the reasons for the author using it, I still found it completely uncomfortable.