Brainchild by Henry Slesar (1957)
Childbirth is a miracle, but it can also be a tragedy. In Henry Slesar's novel, Brainchild, a young couple's joy at the birth of their first child is quickly overshadowed by the discovery that their son is born with a severe mental disability. The couple, John and Mary, are devastated by the news and struggle to come to terms with the reality of their son's condition. They are determined to do whatever it takes to give him the best life possible, but they soon find themselves in a battle with the medical establishment, which is unwilling to provide the necessary care and support. As the couple fights for their son's rights, they must also confront their own fears and prejudices about disability. Through their journey, they learn to accept and embrace their son's differences, and ultimately come to understand the true meaning of unconditional love.
By Henry Slesar · First published 1957 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense · 12,796 words
First lines
"Ron definitely didn't like what had happened. But who can blame him? How would you like to wake and find your body had been switched for a child's?"
Ron Carver's day was beginning strangely.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Slesar
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 12,796 words
- Structure: 1 section, 411 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — Brainchild is a mystery novel by Henry Slesar, which follows the story of a young man who discovers a secret about his past that leads him to uncover a sinister plot.
- Thriller — Brainchild is a thrilling novel that follows the protagonist as he unravels a dark conspiracy and attempts to save himself and his loved ones from danger.
- Suspense — Brainchild is a suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as the protagonist races against time to uncover the truth and save himself and his loved ones.
- Science Fiction — Brainchild is a science fiction novel that explores the implications of a mysterious technology and its potential to change the world.
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Boys · Fiction · Identity · Science fiction · andy · body · boy · carver · copter · doctor · door · dr