Lessons From Jacob: Overcoming Life’s Challenges With Ellen Schwartz

Having your child be diagnosed with a rare disease is every parent’s nightmare. How can one come to terms with the thought of losing a child? In this soulful and touching conversation, Karen Pulver interviews author and mother, Ellen Schwartz. Her books, Lessons from Jacob and Without One Word Spoken, recounts the many life lessons she has learned from her son. She talks about Jacob’s extraordinary struggle with Canavan Disease and his impact on Ellen’s life as a wife, mother, friend, and teacher. Giving her the unique perspective from which to view life’s most difficult challenges as its greatest gift, Ellen explores with us the ripple effects of an extremely precious life—one that might have been tragic but instead is filled with hope, joy, and merit. If you are facing challenges or fighting day to day struggles, then listen to this episode as Ellen helps you not to sweat the small stuff, feel the gratitude, and smile each day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices