Summary: Premature birth remains the number-one killer of newborns in the United States. In fact, with about one in eight pregnancies resulting in premature birth each year, the U.S. has one of the worst records in the world, and certainly among developed nations. The statistics are not only appalling, but surprising, and many parents are shocked, frightened and confused as they attempt to navigate the world of the neonatal intensive care unit. Now comes a powerful and inspiring story about one woman’s experience with prematurity. Sola Olu‘s book, “The Summer Called Angel,” a memoir, began as Sola’s journal entries. It is a moving and detailed account of her thoughts and feelings at each step of her journey. “The Summer Called Angel” is a powerful tribute to parental love in the face of unexpected challenges. More below the media player. Listen to Sola Olu The Indie Author Life Sola Olu is a native of Nigeria, who worked for British Airways and visited the United States several times on vacation before eventually moving here after her marriage to her Illinois-based Nigerian husband. In an essay published at faithhopeandfiction.com, Sola wrote: I come from a “touchy-feely” nation; we give hugs and embraces to anyone [...]Similar Posts:Saved By An Angel. Oh, Wait…The Secret That Haunts A Presidential HopefulThe Knife Is Her Only ComfortWhat Got This (Good) Dad ArrestedThe Unique Courage of One Mother The post This is Not How Childbirth is Supposed To Go appeared first on The Bookcast.
