"An inspiring story of hope, community, and love-in place of unrelenting grief. Myra Sack is a new mom, married to Matt, the love of her life. They live in Boston because Matt's residency in internal medicine takes them there. Myra is 30 years old, completed her MBA. They've bought a house. Life is unfolding beautifully. Until one day their beautiful year-old daughter Havi is diagnosed with a fatal neurodegenerative disease called Tay-Sachs. Then Myra and Matt discover that, despite extensive pre-conception genetic testing, ...
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"An inspiring story of hope, community, and love-in place of unrelenting grief. Myra Sack is a new mom, married to Matt, the love of her life. They live in Boston because Matt's residency in internal medicine takes them there. Myra is 30 years old, completed her MBA. They've bought a house. Life is unfolding beautifully. Until one day their beautiful year-old daughter Havi is diagnosed with a fatal neurodegenerative disease called Tay-Sachs. Then Myra and Matt discover that, despite extensive pre-conception genetic testing, an error was made, making this fatal diagnosis possible. Havi has only a year to live. Against all advice and norms, Myra and Matt decide to celebrate Havi's short life rather than intervene to prolong it. They vow to show her as much of the world as they can, embarking on a journey that begins on the California coast and continues back to Boston, surrounded by friends and family who relocate to be in Havi's orbit. Tapping their Judaism, they transform Friday night Shabbats into birthday parties-"Shabbirthdays"-to replace the birthdays Havi will never have"--
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 266 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 266 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from US! Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 266 p.