I Love You 65 Bulldozers

About the Book

Anyone who has ever loved a child, played with a child, missed an opportunity to play with a child, faced a medical or learning difficulty themselves or knows a child with a medical or learning challenge, should read this book and read it out loud to a child. I LOVE YOU 65 BULLDOZERS is a true story. It is inspired by Dr. Beckford’s interaction with her son, Derek that changed her life as a Pediatrician and Mother. It is the story that speaks to the importance of play in the life of a child and in the parent and child connection. It speaks to the fact that some moments are more precious than others and that as parents we should never let them pass us by. It speaks to the fact that parenting is all about unconditional love. Dr. Beckford believes that our success in life is defined by how we use the gifts we are given, and how we face our challenges. She believes that the children who cope the best and develop resilience and character are those whose parents love them unconditionally, and laugh and play .

About the Author

Dr. Avril Beckford is a well known Pediatrician practicing in Atlanta. She is the author of the book: “ Allow Your Children to Fail if You Want Them to Succeed.” She has given talks nationally on this book to parents, teachers and pediatricians. Beckford has previously written a chapter in a major Pediatric Textbook and has written other articles for Medical Journals, and parenting and teaching publications and has appeared as a guest on CNN and PBS broadcasts. Dr. Beckford is passionate about parenting and practicing pediatrics. .She is the 2008-2010 President of the Board of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has served on a number of volunteer Boards . I LOVE YOU 65 BULLDOZERS is written and illustrated by individuals who faced personal challenge and have risen above their challenge to celebrate life. Dr. Avril Beckford is a Pediatrician who was temporarily crippled in early life by Perthes Disease. Editor of this book, her son, Derek Rowley has both Juvenile Diabetes and Celiac Disease – he has taken both in stride and excels as a human being, student and athlete. He has taken every gift and challenge he has received and used them to grow and to serve. Crystal Grady was born with severe congenital heart disease. She has learning differences including dyslexia, but with support from extraordinary parents and schools she excels in life and is co-author of this book. Christopher Armour underwent brain surgery at a young age for a rare anomaly. He has learning and medical issues that he has risen above to develop his passion – art. His extraordinary parents and grandfather have supported and inspired him, and encouraged him to develop his passion for drawing. He is the illustrator of I LOVE YOU 65 BULLDOZERS. .