Endorsement by disabilities advocate Ched Salasek

“A Special Mother is Born is a remarkable and joy-filled collection of inspirational families and their special needs children. The world has declared war on these children because they considered them a burden.  However, Leticia Velasquez shows the world (through the many touching real-life stories from modern-day warriors within the Church Militant) that love always conquers.  This book is an incredible motivational tool that brings about the essence and sanctity of life.”

Ched Salasek, father of six, one of whom has Spina Bifida, and Family Advisor at the ADHS Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs.

Endorsement by Sister Marie-Andre Wilson SCMC

Leticia Velasquez is a devoted and courageous mother, one of the rare breed who nurture their less-than-perfectly-predicted children and receive far more than could ever be expected in joyous reward. By publicizing her own family’s treasure, she inspires others to embrace the fragile lives that will enrich their own.

Sister Marie-André Wilson, SCMC, Teens of Pro-Life Club, Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic, CT     

Endorsement by contributing authorTamara Mussella

Thank you for letting me be a part of such an incredibly special family that was brought together by the tremendous love of our children.

May all of these families be continually blessed by God in all ways! 

Tamara Musella, contributor to “A Special Mother is Born”

Endorsement by author Christine Capolino

Leticia Velasquez is a devoted and courageous mother, one of the rare breed who nurture their less-than-perfectly-predicted children and receive far more than could ever be expected in joyous reward. By publicizing her own family’s treasure, she inspires others to embrace the fragile lives that will enrich their own.

Sister Marie-André Wilson, SCMC, Teens of Pro-Life Club, Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic, CT     

“A Special Mother is Born is a remarkable and joy-filled collection of inspirational families and their special needs children. The world has declared war on these children because they considered them a burden.  However, Leticia Velasquez shows the world (through the many touching real-life stories from modern-day warriors within the Church Militant) that love always conquers.  This book is an incredible motivational tool that brings about the essence and sanctity of life.”

Ched Salasek, father of six, one of whom has Spina Bifida, and Family Advisor at the ADHS Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs.

In addition to beautiful and heartfelt accounts by Mothers of children with a variety of special needs and sincere accounts of their increased faith through their families' journeys, readers will be blessed by a wealth of information for all ages on related topics. Leticia Velasquez's collaborative gem, A Special Mother is Born, should have a place of honor on the shelves of ALL parents. 

Christine Capolino, homeschooling Mom, writer, columnist for Mater et Magistra Magazine and Catholic Mom.com.

Endorsement by author Barbara Kralis

'A Special Mother is Born.' provides timely information and experiences regarding the Down syndrome child.  Reading Leticia's useful resource will open new doors while empowering parents, educators, legislators, who may have a whole new world of questions, to meet the varied needs of these exceptional children so they are not less valued according to society's beliefs and conventions.

 This book contains up-to-date information for new parents, enabling them to become familiar with the latest resources which help children with Down syndrome to have meaningful, natural relationships and productive opportunities they deserve to develop confidence and talents - to be all they can.  Many such kiddos attend college; have fulfilling careers and relationships, because research has increase a thousand fold over past years.

 'A Special Mother is Born' will help each of us to embrace these remarkable people whom God has entrusted to not only their natural parents but to all of us.

Barb Kralis, Freelance Journalist

Endorsement by children's book author Josephine Nobisso

The sincerity, frankness, and, ultimately, grace-filled joy of these essays by parents with special needs children will speak to every heart in that they touch on every aspect of the experience.  Readers facing the news that they are expecting a special needs child will find honest echoes to their own range of emotions and thoughts. Families living with or having lived with a special needs child will nod, weep and even chuckle in grateful recognition.  Those who have never had the experience will come away informed, uplifted and enlightened. And those who have harbored fear, resistance--or even worse--toward the reality of this aspect of human life will likely have their hearts and minds changed forever. 

--Josephine Nobisso, author of The Weight of a Mass, Take It to the Queen, and Francis Woke Up Early

Endorsement by Dr Florence Malone

"A Special Mother is Born" is a major opportunity to learn about mothers of children with special needs -- don't miss it!

Florence Malone, Ed.D. Professor Emerita, City University of New York

Endorsement by syndicated columnist Lisa "Jelly Mom" Barker

"I pray that this book reaches all parents who help their children carry such huge crosses.  I was deeply touched and honored to have my daughter's story included."

- Lisa "Jelly Mom" Barker, author, columnist and administrator of the Catholic Mom Community (CMOMC.org)

Endorsement by podcaster Pat Gohn

Story by true story, the parents of A Special Mother is Born echo the poignant and dramatic truth of the Prophet Isaiah's words, "... and a little child shall lead them (Isa 11: 6)."  Come read 33 real-life accounts of parents of children with special needs. This book offers straight talk about the gritty and redeeming "soul" work of parenting as it radiates unvarnished encouragement for anyone facing similar challenges. Filled with moments of faith and frustration, turmoil and transcendence, these Moms and Dads -- and their kids! -- will awaken your heart to the kaleidoscope of life's real joys, and the healing power of love. Leticia Velasquez has compiled a compelling collection of stories and social commentary that shines light on the beauty and dignity of every human person. 

Pat Gohn, writer, catechist, and host of the Among Women podcast.

Endorsement from Catholic Mom founder Lisa Hendey

Leticia Velasquez has compiled a tremendous resource for families with A Special Mother is Born. This book is a must-read not only for parents of special needs children, but for anyone who knows and loves a child who faces unique challenges in life. A Special Mother is Born shares the insights, experiences and personal stories of families who have recognized the true gift of life and been blessed by their lives with special needs children.

Lisa M. Hendey Author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms 

Endorsement from Catholic Online editor Randy Sly

In this wonderful book, Leticia Velasquez has given her readers a gift of parental faith, wrapped in encouragement and adorned with a bow of hope. Through my vocation as well as membership in the Knights of Columbus, I have had the privilege of spending time with many of these bright and beautiful children of God. It is not about special needs but special blessings – those we give and those we receive. I highly commend this book. If you are a mom, dad, uncle, aunt, grandma or grandpa – you may want to keep some tissues handy. These stories will tug on your heart and touch your soul.

Randy Sly

Associate Editor

Catholic Online - International Edition

Endorsement from EWTN Series Host Joseph Pearce

 “As the father of a child with Trisomy 21, I am delighted that A Special Mother is Born is highlighting the gift that children with Down syndrome are to those mothers (and fathers) who are blessed with them. In a barbaric age that routinely kills these children in the womb, such a book is needed as a beacon of light and hope in a darkened world.”

Joseph Pearce

Author of The Quest for Shakespeare and EWTN Show Host