Jesse Cooper was an honor-roll student who loved to windsurf and write poetry. He also had sever cerebral palsy and was quadriplegic, unable to speak, and wracked by seizures. He died suddenly at age seventeen.
In fiercely honest, surprisingly funny, and sometimes heartbreaking prose, Jesse's mother, Marianne Leone, chronicles her transformation by the remarkable life and untimely death of her child. An unforgettable memoir of joy, grief, and triumph, Knowing Jesse unlocks the secret of unconditional love and speaks to all families who strive to do right by their children. -- from Amazon.com
I can never say anything bad about a true story, especially one from the mother's point of view. This is no exception. It was very clear that Marianne loved Jesse very much, not only that, I got the sense that she was a huge advocate for him and his health. I also love how she incorporated the pictures at the end of each chapter.
This is a strong family and this book is a great testament of their love for their son. Highly recommended for readers who love non-fiction.
*This book was provided by the publisher for review.
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