‘My Heart Can’t Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love and Down Syndrome’ by Amy Silverman

Silverman recounts her story of raising a child with Down syndrome in a book that is part memoir, part investigative reporting, and part parenting manual, My Heart Can’t Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love and Down Syndrome.

Silverman details life before and after her daughter was born, reflecting on her own demeanor before the birth of her daughter and admitting that she used to avoid people with special needs.

My Heart Can’t Even Believe It is a story of Silverman’s journey: the fears and joys and learning curve of raising a child with Down syndrome.