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In this absorbing and candid book, Mary McHugh reveals what she experienced as the sister of a man with cerebral palsy and mental retardation--and shares what others have learned about being and having a âeoespecial sibling.âe#157; Weaving a lifetime of memories and reflections with relevant research and interviews with more than 100 other siblings and experts, McHugh explores a spectrum of feelings--from anger and guilt to love and pride--and helps readers understand the issues siblings may encounter in childhood--such as dealing with their own needs for attention and information, identifying with their parentsâe(tm) grief, understanding their siblingâe(tm)s disability, and coping with their own feelings adolescence--such as participating in family discussions, fitting in with peers, searching for their own identity, and talking to a counselor or therapist adulthood--such as building a support system, navigating adult relationships, deciding whether to have children, and planning for their siblingâe(tm)s future care Emotional and enlightening, this book is a must-read for teen and adult siblings--and all professionals who support people with disabilities and their families.