Aaron and David have grown up with the strong bond of twin brothers. David has Down syndrome, and looks up to his big brother to protect him. When their parents and older sister are killed in an auto accident, David is the only survivor. Aaron becomes David’s legal guardian, and all his post-college-graduation plans become dust. The brothers learn how to survive their grief and make new lives for themselves. They face many challenges, but their fraternal bond and abiding love gives them the strength to go on. Their story is told with love, anger, despair, and joy. It will touch your heart.
The reviews are in…
"This tender novel explores with depth and sensitivity that unique relationship and the special challenges when your sibling with Down syndrome is your twin!"
-Emily Perl Kingsley, author and parent of a son with Down syndrome
"Randi Sachs gives us a heart-warming portrait of the relationship between twin brothers who have suffered an unthinkable loss. The fact that one of the brothers has Down syndrome makes this portrait one you will not easily forget. We need more stories about characters like these."
-Katherine Towler, author of the Snow Island trilogy
"The story is one of unconditional love, resiliency and strength in the face of unimaginable losses. ... a new perspective on the dynamic sibling relationship that exists between typical siblings and their siblings with development disabilities."
-Michael Mascari, Executive Director, Nassau AHRC
Randi Toler Sachs has a B.A. in journalism from NYU and an M.F.A. in creative writing, fiction, from Southern New Hampshire University. Her first novel, Different is Nice, is available through Amazon. She is also the author of several published books on management. Randi became interested in the special-needs population when she worked at Nassau AHRC in Brookville, New York. She grew up on Long Island, and lived there with her husband Danny and their sons. She and Danny now live in Virginia Beach with their dog Zac. She also teaches writing at Virginia Wesleyan College.
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