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Jesse Cooper was an honor-roll student who loved to windsurf and write poetry. He also had severe cerebral palsy and was quadriplegic, unable to speak, and wracked by seizures. He died suddenly at age seventeen. In fiercely honest, surprisingly funny, and sometimes heartbreaking prose, Jesse's mother, Marianne Leone, chronicles her transformation by the remarkable life and untimely death of her child. An unforgettable memoir of joy, grief, and triumph, Knowing Jesse unlocks the secret of unconditional love and speaks to all families who strive to do right by their children.
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"Probably the most inspiring book I have ever read....Marianne Leone's dedication to getting Jesse the education he was entitled to makes me want to fight harder for my girlie and also appreciate the times I have with her because you never know what tomorrow may bring.... "
— Yhiggytchr (5 out of 5 stars)
Knowing Jesse Listener Reviews
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" See, this is why I love WRBH. I would never think to read this book on my own, but because it's on WRBH, I'm listening to it and enjoying it so much. It's really nice to hear stories and perspectives I'd never think to search out. "
— Jane, 1/12/2011 -
" Marianne Leone is brilliant and an amazing writer. Her story is inspiring. "
— Joan, 12/22/2010 -
" A portrait of a mother as she cares for and learns from her disabled son. An amazingly powerful woman. "
— Sheri, 9/24/2010 -
" I met Jesse and have an abiding respect for his parents. Marianne Leone is someone I would write like if I had ferocious compassion and grace. "
— Gabrielle, 9/22/2010