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The safety of children with learning disabilities becomes a concern in the United Kingdom. In 2007, there is an accelerated number of deaths, which prompts a response from parents and others who ultimately represent "The four corners of Britain." Emily Beacon, the mother of a child with Down's Syndrome and with support from many parents' groups, fights against the initial silence about the issue via a radio program whose message eventually reaches a national audience.
The message is about the parents' extreme concerns about gaps in the UK health care system, as well as the inequities and general neglect in practice towards people with special needs. Two questions are preeminent for the United Kingdom in the parents' concerns: "Could this happen to their child?" and "What's the government doing about it?" Ultimately, a delegation from the parents' groups carries their concerns to the Prime Minister, who addresses the problem in Parliament by stating, "No government should knowingly collude with inadequate and poor practice in our health and social care systems."
The author has forty years of experience in disability care in the United Kingdom, during which she has been and continues to be an advocate for the rights of people with learning disabilities. Based on Sooben's experiences during her career, the story is significant not only in the ultimate success of its mission but in the passion, intelligence, curiosity, friendship, and common sense demonstrated by its characters. The themes of inclusion and the significance of all people stand out in this work, as well as the practical fact that people working together can accomplish marvels.