The Road Going: A Mother, a Daughter, an Extraordinary Journey

Suzanne Bobo

Apr 2011 · Publication Consultants

About this ebook

The daughter has remarkable vision, indefatigable drive and Down Syndrome. The mother has the refinement of an Oxford tutor and the focused passion of a she-bear. Both are writers. Together they possess the raw courage to take a long, unblinking look at their journey through adoption, disability, chronic illness, education, divorce, relocation, and the transition of an intellectually disabled child into adulthood.A masterful story, The Road Going is a resource and a co-navigator for every family member, friend or professional who seeks to help a person with disabilities to achieve greater self-sufficiency. You will weep. You will laugh. You will cheer. You will hold your breath as mother and daughter take you on the ride of a lifetime.

About the author

Suzanne Bobo is a freelance writer, columnist and photographer living in Kodiak, Alaska. A former teacher, administrator and editor, Suzanne earned her BA in econom- ics at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and her MA at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She enjoys knitting, salmon fishing and bowhunting.Brittany Tregarthen is a freelance writer, Special Olympics athlete and volunteer, and lyricist for the band Ocean Blue Rising. A 2007 graduate of Delta (Colorado) School District, she enjoys singing, dog-sitting and spending time with her boyfriend.