The Place of Us is a beautifully written memoir by Karen Draper.

Karen kindly sent us her book to read and we are so incredibly honored and grateful💚 In this book, Karen tells her life story of being a mother to two amazing children. Her first born, Preston, was born with Cerebral Palsy. She takes us along her journey of opening the minds and hearts of those who have never encountered the wonderfulness of people like Preston. Throughout the book, it is apparent that Preston’s spirit is joyous and loving. It is heartbreaking that so many try to look past what is in front of them instead of taking the time to respect each individual that crosses their path. This book is a wonderful instrument, teaching compassion and humanity to anyone willing to listen. While reading her story, I felt like I was right beside her. Her pain became my pain, her joy became my joy. I truly believe that everyone should read a book like this, at least once in their lifetime. I learned so much about myself, as a human, as a wife, and as a mother while reading her story.