A Letter To Sophie

Description

Sophie Delezio has been through more than most of us could imagine. Trapped under a burning car in her childcare centre, resulting in burns to eighty per cent of her body and multiple amputations; a long path to recovery followed by a near-fatal accident on a pedestrian crossing soon after her fifth birthday. With her beautiful smile and unquenchable spirit, Sophie has become a beacon of hope and inspiration in Australia and beyond. Now Sophie's parents, Ron and Carolyn, invite us into their world. Through their private journals they reveal a portrait of their life, from the day of Sophie's first horrific accident to the present and their never-ending challenge to balance Sophie's care with their life together as a family. The Delezio family have not only survived, they have somehow managed to offer hope and joy to others in the process.

Sally Collings is the author of 2007 bestseller Sophie's Journey and Positive (to be published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2009). Sally worked in book publishing for almost 20 years, dividing her time between London and Sydney. Now based in Brisbane and a mother of two, she is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in life stories and inspirational writing of all kinds.