Kasey to the Rescue: The Remarkable Story of a Monkey and a Miracle (Audiobook)

from SandraJohnson-Harri

Ms Rogers has written an inspiring story accounting her son's recuperation from a paralyzing accident. With the help of a tiny monkey, Kasey, her entire family learns how to cope with this devasting event. Ms Rogers inadvertantly demonstrates the tireless, endless, hope of a mother for her child ...

from tjsjohanna

This memoir was a pleasure to read. Told in a conversational style, Ms. Rogers matter-of-factly relates the circumstances of her son's accident and disability. I got a real sense of the difficulties of life after the accident, but also a sense of the real love and enthusiasm this family has for l...

from pwagner2

I loved this book! I see the word heartwarming over and over to describe it, and that is the word that came to my mind. Instead of making the record of events maudlin, she added a bit of humor to lighten things up at times. I appreciate humor in the middle of chaos and heartbreak. Highly recommen...

from jillstone

This is a heartbreaking and uplifting story of a family devastated by a paralyzing injury to the oldest son, Ned as told by his mother. The incredible amount of work involved in caring for Ned at home comes as a shock to both reader and writer. They consider a helper animal. Ned is not interested...

from JoanieS

Life is full of life-changing moments,most I suspect we don't ever notice and others hit us like a freight train. Casey to the Rescue is the story of a family that was hit not just once by one of these "freight trains" but three times. The book focuses on the third tragedy to hit Ellen Rodgers' f...