Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected

by Kelle Hampton

304 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2013

About the author

Writer and photographer Kelle Hampton chronicles the simple joys of motherhood and daily life on her popular blog, Enjoying the Small Things. She has been recognized as a Babble Top 50 Mom Blogger, and her blog was named The Best Special Needs Blog by The Bump and The Blog You've Learned the Most From in the 2010 BlogLuxe Awards. An advocate for individuals with Down syndrome, Kelle has been honored by both the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), receiving the NDSC National Media Award in 2010. She has been interviewed on CNN as a Connector of the Day and on Rosie O'Donnell's radio program, Rosie Radio. Kelle lives in Naples, Florida, with her husband, Brett; their two daughters, Lainey and Nella; and her stepsons, Austyn and Brandyn.

Reviews

[HippieWitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a sweet memoir. Didn’t know her daughter would be born with Down syndrome until she was born. Such a beautiful baby girl.

[Jozette Kozisek · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the pictures, but not the repetitive expressions of sadness and disappointment at having a baby with downs.