Beautiful Eyes A Father Transformed Author:Paul Austin Through parenting a child with a disability, a father discovers patience, acceptance, and unconditional love. In 1987, Paul Austin and his wife, Sally, were newlyweds, excited about their future together and happily anticipating the birth of their first child. He was a medical student and she, a nurse. Everything changed the moment the pediatric... more »ian rushed their infant daughter from the room just after her birth, knowing instantly that something was wrong. Sarah had almond-shaped eyes, a single crease across her palm instead of three, and low-set ears?all of which suggested that the baby had Down syndrome. They knew their lives would never be the same.
In this thoughtful, honest, and poignant memoir, Austin chronicles the early years of parenting his daughter, making decisions about her future and navigating cultural assumptions and prejudices. While Sarah begins to blossom into herself, Paul learns to look past his daughter?s disability and see her as the spirited, loving, and uniquely wise person she is.« less