General Fiction

Children's Literature

My Beloved Son

My Beloved Son: 2nd EditionLydia and Joshua Chen

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Length5h 19m

About this audiobook

A young couple eagerly awaited their firstborn son, Joshua, only to face heartbreak upon learning of his incurable condition. Yet, they refused to give up. My Beloved Son takes readers on an emotional journey with the Chen family as they navigate the challenges of raising Joshua from infancy to late childhood. This poignant story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, where courage shines even in the darkest times. Through laughter, tears, and unwavering faith, the Chens, an Asian American family, overcome countless obstacles. Co-authored by Lydia and Joshua Chen, this republished biographical fiction is a testament to love, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction, Children's Literature

Length5 hrs 19 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 2, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Updated Introduction by Lydia Chen

1614 | The Tempest

2Original Author Preface and Acknowledgements by Joshua Chen

1715 | Face to Face

31 | A Miracle Is Coming

1816 | The IEP Meeting

42 | The Unexpected Blessing

1917 | The Crucible

53 | A Disturbing Truth

2018 | Remembering 9/11

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64 | Reality First Hits

2119 | Once Upon A Lilypad

75 | Initial Miscommunications

2220 | Baptism

86 | Worries

2321 | Church Camps

97 | Joshua’s First Surgery (Deborah is Born)

2422 | Real Talk

108 | Memories

2523 | Joshua’s Second Surgery

119 | Respite

2624 | Reconciliation: It Gets Better

1210 | Shot Heard Round the World

2725 | Graduation (from Elementary School)

1311 | Deborah

28About the Authors

1412 | Growing Pains

29About the Cover Designer

1513 | Three Steps of Hope

About the author

Lydia and Joshua Chen

Lydia L. Chen holds a B.A. in Journalism and a B.S. in Computer Science. With years of experience in the IT industry, she is a seasoned software professional. For over 18 years, she has actively served in the Pentecostal church community, using her spiritual gifts to inspire others. Her blog, Spiritual Garden, shares Christ’s love globally. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and writing. She authored My Beloved Son (2014), Within the Veil 2nd Edition (2018), and My Beloved Son 2nd Edition: Courage Triumphs All (2020), inspiring readers worldwide.View all by Lydia and Joshua Chen