Parent Sandra Kaufman frankly reveals feelings of denial, guilt, and frustration surrounding the diagnosis of her daughter Nicole's mental retardation, and describes her eventual acceptance of her daughter's condition and her determination to help Nicole live an independent life. She and the rest of the family learn never to underestimate Nicole's persistence and resourcefulness. This edition, revised on the 10th anniversary of the book's original publication, updates readers on Nicole's adult years and reflects on changes in society's attitudes toward people with disabilities. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)