"One afternoon, Emma Nadler gets a call from her daughter's doctor that changes her life forever. Faced with the realities of raising a child with a rare genetic condition, Nadler must confront her preconceptions of motherhood and her perfectionistic beliefs. With a generous wit and a wide-open mind, Nadler--who also happens to be a psychotherapist -- offers a rare window into the unconventional ways she and her family adapt to their improbable path....

The author, an experienced trauma therapist, recounts her own experiences living through and healing from profound grief, loss and long-buried childhood tragedy.