Forest Books: Tressa Bowers Alandra's Lilacs

Alandra's Lilacs is a story about the resilience and achievement of determined, loving people no matter what their circumstances might be. Tressa Bowers' life has been full of challenges; personal, financial and in bringing up her Deaf daughter, who the authorities predicted would not get much of an education because of her communication limitations. Tressa proved them wrong, and after experiencing a variety of learning environments and approaches her daughter is now a confident and educated deaf adult, with whom she has a deeply rewarding relationship. Paperback 158 pages 1999