Growing Sophia: The Story of a Premature Birth is the tender telling of the very early birth of Sophia, born at twenty-four weeks gestation, but it is much more. Under headings such as Grief, Guilt, Affection, Patience, Breastfeeding, Touch, Machines, and Hope the author honestly depicts the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience through brief, evocative vignettes. With practical coping suggestions, a glossary of common terms, and a list of resources, Growing Sophia recognizes and validates the needs and feelings of parents of fragile, premature infants. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton writes: After 40 years of pediatric practice, I know that being a new parent is a challenging job; most new parents today feel insecure and have concerns and anxieties. I also know that the challenges and the feeling of insecurity can be even greater when a baby is born prematurely. In her book, Growing Sophia, author Rochelle Barsuhn movingly describes the experience of parenting her preterm daughter. It is a splendid book. Both parents and caregivers can learn much from it.