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In her early thirties Camilla Downs landed in a different place than she had planned; a place more different than she could ever have imagined. Five years into her marriage with a happy three-year-old daughter, a phone call with a diagnosis from the pediatrician changed everything.
This A to Z inspiring memoir recounts Downs’ journey to acceptance of herself, her daughter’s genetic abnormality of 18p- and becoming a single mom. Through Downs’ realization’s we learn that accepting ourselves and our situations is the key to being able to accept others, tap into our vein of courage and live in the present moment. Downs details her journey with the methods and thought process that led her to achieve true acceptance and genuine happiness. You’ll learn ways to redefine your thought processes and belief system by applying the practical, insightful “Tips for the Journey” at the end of each chapter.
Whether you need to decrease stress and worries, or increase self-confidence, this powerful book will help you make changes for the better and realize you are not alone. Begin your new journey today!
“As a blind person myself, I understand the challenge and blessing of doing things differently. In this book, Camilla shares her journey with Lillian which will help us all do more, give more, and be more.” -Jim Stovall, Emmy-award Winner, Best-selling author, The Ultimate Gift
“My granddaughter Mable and my niece Elizabeth are both different enough to have special needs so I speak from personal experience about Camilla Downs enlightening book D iz for Different: One Women’s Journey to Acceptance. I believe this book will help those who find themselves asking how and why questions about their “differently-abled” loved one. This quick and thoughtful read gives answers to hard questions and provides some easily used tools to help people move more quickly to a place of peace and acceptance.” -Julie Ziglar Norman, Proud Grandmother and Aunt, Founder of Ziglar Women, Inspirational Speaker, Author of Growing Up Ziglar: A Daughter’s Broken Journey from Heartache to Hope
“Camilla’s light shines very bright in “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance”. She offers a wonderful combination of heart, intelligence, drive and a true inner desire to help families who are going through the trials, tribulations and loving moments of having a child with special needs. By authentically sharing her own story, hers is a voice of compassion, support and guidance.” -G. Brian Benson - Award-winning author and advocate of inspiration.
“Camilla Downs has been through it all and came out on the other side smiling. She has taken her real-life experiences and created teachable moments for all to learn. This book has the ability to change your life if you read it. What are you waiting for?” -Tim Wambach and Mike Berkson – stars of the hit 2 man stage show, Handicap This!
What others are saying about “D iz for Different” …
A percentage of all book sales will be donated to the two charities closest to my heart . . . The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society and the Turning Views Foundation.
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“D iz for Different” is also on Amazon!
Congrats on creating both a personal and an uplifting book! I look forward to reading it.
Thank you tons for your support J-Lynn! It’s been an incredible and exciting adventure! Happy Tuesday to YOU!
Congrats to my beautiful friend, Camilla! So proud of you and happy to know you’ve shared a little piece of that nuclear reaction of a soul of yours with the world!
Thank you Georges!! I LOVE my Oaklawn Jr High friends to pieces!! So blessed to know you and very happy you enjoy my nuclear reaction of a soul!!! :-)
Hi Ms. Downs.
My name is Rhonda and I have a son with autism and is considered mentally challenged. He used to have an I pad and it got wet and was ruined. He used it as a communication tool. His representative at Disability Resources recommended that I get in touch with you. She said that you may have resources that can help our son to get a new I pad so that he will be able to continue to communicate through Proloquo2Go. If you can help us we would really appreciate your help. Thank you, Rhonda Wilkinson
Yes Rhonda! Thank you so much for contacting me. Here’s a list of organizations that gift iPads … http://differentizgood.org/gift-a-voice/other-organizations-gifting-devices/ … Also, locally you can contact http://www.givehopeonline.org/ and http://www.forkidsfoundation.org/.
So sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Prayers and blessings that you are able to get hit replaced quickly!!