Donnie and her spouse, Harvey, under no circumstances could have imagined the heart-wrenching struggle that becomes their new fact after they opt to adopt two infants from Russia. As Iyal and Morasha grow, it becomes very clear that Iyal’s advancement is significantly lagging behind his sister’s. By age four, he has a damaging diagnosis: fetal alcoholic beverages syndrome. But naming their battle provides little relief as Iyal and his family try to deal with the lifelong effect of his unseen disability.

Desperate to about Chancer: How One Good Youngster Saved Another alleviate her son’s constant rages, Donnie comes up with an innovative, untested, four-pawed solution: something puppy named Chancer. Chancer is definitely specially trained to give Iyal a distinctive love he desperately needs. However in this true-life story infused with occasions of despair, tenderness, and laughter, Chancer actually is what the entire family has needed to stay-and grow-together.

“Chancer is a moving and elegantly written memoir about relationship, motherhood, and a faithful dog who saves the day. Winokur has an elegant tone of voice, and her humor fills even the most harrowing moments with hope. While that is a very personal tale, anyone who has have you been a parent, somebody, or a puppy lover will associate.”

-REBECCA ASCHER-WALSH, writer of Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs