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The "slyly ironic, frequently hilarious"( Time ) memoir about angels, academics, and a boy named Adam... A national bestseller and an important reminder that life is what happens when you're making other plans. Put aside your expectations. This "rueful, riveting, piercingly funny" (Julia... read more
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Martha Beck: Mother of Adam & Katie. Wife of John. Harvard overachiever working on sociology PhD.
- Adam Beck: Martha's son. Has Downs Syndrome.
- John Beck: Martha's husband. Adam's father. Also a Harvard overachiever, working on PhD and has a consultant job that takes him to Singapore and Tokyo throughout the pregnancy.
- Katie Beck: Adam's big sister, she was a toddler during the pregnancy.
- Sibyl Johnston: A friend of Martha's, helps her through the pregnancy.
- Lydia Nibley: Martha's cousin. Gives valuable advice.
- Bunraku puppeteers: Martha's name for the invisible forces that help her through her pregnancy.
- Hugh & Phyllis Nibley: Martha's parents. Very intellectual.
- Jay & Faye Beck: John's parents. More conservative than Martha's parents.
- Judy Trenton: Nurse from University Health Services who breaks the news.
- Mark Fuller: John's boss.
First Sentence
This happened when Adam was about three years old.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Martha Nibley Beck (Author)
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