My Beloved Son
My Beloved Son: 2nd EditionBy Lydia and Joshua Chen
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 byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Updated Introduction by Lydia Chen
2Original Author Preface and Acknowledgements by Joshua Chen
31 | A Miracle Is Coming
42 | The Unexpected Blessing
53 | A Disturbing Truth
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64 | Reality First Hits
75 | Initial Miscommunications
86 | Worries
97 | Joshua’s First Surgery (Deborah is Born)
108 | Memories
119 | Respite
1210 | Shot Heard Round the World
1311 | Deborah
1412 | Growing Pains
1513 | Three Steps of Hope
1614 | The Tempest
1715 | Face to Face
1816 | The IEP Meeting
1917 | The Crucible
2018 | Remembering 9/11
2119 | Once Upon A Lilypad
2220 | Baptism
2321 | Church Camps
2422 | Real Talk
2523 | Joshua’s Second Surgery
2624 | Reconciliation: It Gets Better
2725 | Graduation (from Elementary School)
28About the Authors
29About the Cover Designer
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