Who Will Love Me - Autographed by Kaleen & Carri

In this teaching memoir by Kaleen Marshall, Who Will Love Me invites you along on one woman’s journey of finding hope and joy through the process of becoming the unexpected caregiver of her sister with Down syndrome after the sudden death of their mother. Kaleen honestly and openly takes you through the transitions that are sometimes unexpected, but often necessary when caring for a child, teen, or adult with a disability. Open your mind and heart and you will find yourself taking steps toward healing, embracing growth, and even discovering new possibilities as you surrender limitations for yourself, your family, and even your loved one with a disability.

Book Details

Author: Kaleen Marshall

Foreword: Nancy Ortberg

Publication: March 2, 2019

Format: Print, 5.5”x8.5” Pages: 112

Price: $14.99 US

ISBN: 978-1-7335246-0-5

LCCN: 201990055

Category:

Family & Relationships - FAM012000 Children with Special Needs

Family & Relationships - FAM028000 Learning Disabilities

Purpose

Through the author’s personal story and questions following each chapter, Who Will Love Me helps the reader understand and process the concepts that: 1) there IS hope - they are not alone with their feelings and unique situation of caring for a child/adult with a disability, and 2) it’s okay to let go and allow their child or loved one be loved by others. Who Will Love Me provides “next steps” to begin the process of planning for suitable long-term care.

Key Themes: Gives hope, heals pain, provides guidance

Audience

Anyone who is caring for, is closely associated with or cares about individuals with disabilities, including: primary care givers (parents, siblings, guardians) and advocators (attorneys, estate planners, financial planners, doctors, advocacy organizations and special interest groups).

Endorsements

“A truthful, loving and at times heartbreaking view into the lifelong drama of faithfully caring for a relative with a disability.” Dr. Bill Donahue, Pastor & Author

“If you are a caretaker or anticipate taking on the role of a caretaker, there is probably no question you will pick up and read this book.” Nancy Ortberg, Author

“Who Will Love Me is the only resource of its kind and therefore an essential read for any family that includes a person with a disability.” Erin B. Dominiak, M.D., Physician at Advocate Medical Group – Adult Down Syndrome Center

“In her intimately loving way, Kaleen writes honestly of the need for families of adults with disabilities to contemplate just how the baton of their care must eventually be passed.” Betty Schmidt – Trusted friend, committed truth-teller, 30-year elder of Willow Creek Community Church

About the Author

Kaleen Marshall is a professional coach, speaker, trainer and author who is passionate about helping people move forward along their journey. She is the founder of The Viaggio Group (ViaggioGroup.net), a professional coaching and leadership consulting firm. Over the course of her coaching career, Kaleen has successfully lead hundreds of individuals and small groups through life-changing growth processes. Passionate about equipping people to grow personally, Kaleen strives to add value to the lives of those who truly want to make an impact in their business, their own lives and the lives of others. Kaleen and her husband Wally, reside in reside in Algonquin, IL and have two adult sons.