jk8n
This film is so painful to watch, but you must. What an indictment of our society and how little we value children. It doesn't take a documentary in a third world country, when there is plenty of horrific child neglect in the richest country in the world. Why should Susan, the heroine of this story, a mother who adopted upwards of 13 significantly sick or disabled children, be such an anomaly? Such a curiosity? Why isn't the system giving her and her children every possible support and resource they need to make their lives livable? I will never be able to shake this story off, nor do I want to. Especially with the epidemic of childhood neuro- and immuno- disorders that have erupted over the last decade or so, thanks to the U.S. pharmaceutical industry and the CDC who cavalierly allowed mercury to be used to prolong the shelf life of the multitude of vaccines our children are required to have from their first hour of life.
dennisyoon
You'll fall in love with this family. This amazing cast is one no Hollywood production could match. Sometimes real life is more interesting than any big budget Hollywood blockbuster.The children are endearing as much as it is heartbreaking to see their hardship. You will cry your eyes out at seeing how much they go through and deal with in life. If you know anyone who feels sorry for themselves they need to see this. I cannot judge their mother to be in it just for the money since you couldn't give me enough to go through all that she does. I could see the love they had for each other in every frame. It was nice to learn so much about such a family and their unique and often overlooked plight.
If anyone is going to put this on the market reserve me a copy!
faboon77
I was flipping through channels, trying to find something to watch on cable and I stumbled upon this film. I must have missed the first half hour of it, but I became interested almost immediately. I was deeply touched and impressed by the way susan handles each and every one of her children's individual needs. I must have cried and laughed about a million times throughout the movie because this movie shows every aspect of daily life with her children both happy and sad moments. I am really amazed at how she displays the very god sent talent she has, that she uses in order to make a difference in a child's life. She is truly one amazing woman and I would love to tell her myself if I ever got the chance to do so.What I would like to know is if there is any way anyone can send greeting cards, gifts etc to the children and to Susan to show them all how much people like us viewers really care and admire them all for doing what they all are doing which is Living and getting through life. I would like to let them know that I am trying to reach out and touch all of their hands and tell them to keep up the great work and you all are in my prayers. THANKS!! GREAT MOVIE!! SINCERELY ELLIOTT
moonqueen-1
This incredible documentary brought me back to reality. I just happened to be browsing channels on Mother's Day when I caught a glimpse of Anthony. I called in my daughter, with whom I sat and watched it to the end. Sadly, it didn't go into all the details about all the children, but, it still shows that there are truly noble people, who are willing to help. There are an extraordinary number of persons who have been dealt a bad hand in their lives, unfortunately, many of them are children and hopefully they will come across someone like Susan. Where would these children be if there weren't women like Susan Tom in this world. This woman is a saint. Those of us who have healthy children tend to forget that others are not as fortunate. I truly look forward to seeing this documentary come out in DVD, and hopefully soon.
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