Diagnostic errancy is devastating for individuals with rare diseases and their families. To understand her son’s differences, Mother Lioness relentlessly travels the African savannah.

Merlin is a cute feline. He lives in a South African village with his mother, a beautiful honey-coloured lioness. Merlin’s mother loves him very much. But Merlin does not look like an ordinary lion cub! He doesn’t even look like an ordinary cat! He gets lots of unfriendly looks and mean comments from others, because he looks different.




ABOUT THE AUTHOR




Medical secretary, Sonia Goerger has been welcoming and meeting with numerous patients regarding genetics for many years. This interaction inspired her to create this series of books on “Children of Genetics.”

The books within this collection address challenges these patients may face on a daily basis, in simple terms and with endearing characters.