Pro-life Book From All Star Press Hits Online Bookstores
Online, August 31, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Independent book publisher All Star Press has released "I Am Not a Syndrome - My Name is Simon" by Trisomy mom Sheryl Crosier. The new publication is the heartfelt story of a baby diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder in which a person has a third copy of material from chromosome 18. "I Am Not a Syndrome - My Name is Simon" details the struggle of Sheryl's son Simon from the early stages of pregnancy to his life here on earth. During this same time, Sheryl confronts a sometimes difficult and indifferent medical system to advocate on Simon's behalf. It is a truly inspirational and moving story with a strong pro-life message.
"I longed to tell Simon's story of hope, faith, love and the peace which God granted me," explained Sheryl. "I write this book to demonstrate that our children are not a label and are not defects! They have a name and identity. They are children of God."
Born on September 7, 2010, in St. Louis, Missouri, Simon Dominic Crosier was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 and lived for three memorable months. Despite his disabilities, Simon had a huge impact on all who came into contact with him. The book is about Simon's short and meaningful life, his family and his wonderful caregivers. "I Am Not a Syndrome - My Name is Simon" documents the family's battle to advocate for their precious son against an oftentimes indifferent medical community.
"Struggling with the fragility of Simon's life was one thing. However, struggling with the popular pragmatic culture that measures human life in terms of dollars rather than dignity, is quite another. Yet, all along the way, again and again, Sheryl and Scott discovered and were made disciples of 'Life.' This story celebrates both the pain and the joy of love!" stated Rev. Robert J. Hermann, Bishop Emeritus in Residence, St. Louis Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Crosier family had to overcome challenges put in their way by the medical industry and even extended family members who never valued Simon's fragile existence the way they did. Author Sheryl Crosier's hope is that this story will help motivate health-care professionals and anyone else that reads this account. The lives of children, regardless of their diagnosis, possess inherent dignity and value, and they deserve the best care our advanced country has to offer.
"Numerous times I would say to medical professionals," explained Sheryl. "That we want Simon, special needs and all. But then we would hear callus responses such as 'incompatible with life' and 'failure to thrive' and 'not for Simon.'"
"I Am Not a Syndrome - My Name is Simon" is now available from publisher All Star Press - Books that Change Lives. It is offered in all online e-book formats and available everywhere e-books are sold. A portion of proceeds from every sale of this book will go to SOFT, Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders.
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