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French Toast, A White Cane And Memories

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This book held my attention from beginning to end. It has all the elements that make it a good story. I especially liked it being written from the older brother's perspective. I liked the balance between Chase's boyish annoyance with his little brother Bo, and his role as protector. Without it ever being overtly stated, one feels the love Chase has for his mother and brother. His concern is felt by the reader as his family faces a very difficult, life changing situation.

Bo and Chase can't wait to get back to their favorite place on earth; and readers can laugh along as they travel with the brothers on a family vacation.

Written from a sibling's perspective, French Toast, a White Cane, and Memories is a fictional story based on the experiences of a real little boy who is losing his eyesight to a rare disease.

Through funny and touching stories, the author takes kids on a step by step journey with this little family, not only to the ocean shore, but through emotional struggles and on to better understanding, renewed hope, and closer unity.

The book's fourteen short chapters with large text and real "kid language" is perfect for ages 8 and up.

Through adventures that test their spirit, Chase and his family learn about loyalty and unconditional, self-sacrificing love. This charming book promotes compassion and tolerance of those with physical differences. It will touch the hearts of kids and parents alike.

Author Laura Fay Robbie writes from her own experience as a hard working single mom, devoted to her boys, on whose lives the book is based. Robbie's stories communicate the ups and downs of a family with a handicapped child. Topics include fear and courage, optimism and hope, family unity, and the value of friendships.

Parents, librarians, and teachers will find much to use for discussions about questions and problems children face.

French Toast, a White Cane, and Memories would make a great gift for any child, but especially for siblings of kids who are battling serious illness, injuries, or handicaps.

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Review by Marsha Jordan

Author of "Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter"

www.hugsandhope.org/pb.htm

Although it is fiction you could just feel what this family is dealing with in real life. I really liked the way the author told the story through the older son's eyes. You had a real feeling for what it was like to have a younger brother with a medical condition.

The book was written with so much detail that I thought I was taking the trip with them! It made me miss my times at the ocean.

I highly recommend this book for many reasons. There is a good story, it's very well written, but more importantly it gives you real insight about what living with RP is all about.

This is a terrific story about the ups and downs of a real family. It's a touching story of a little boy losing his eyesight and the wonderful adventures he lives.

This book was very sincere, educational, and motivational to those who desire to have hope, joy, and happiness through family trials and tribulations. If there is a time when you need help with your family it is always a good idea to help other families. This book was a great one to have understanding through other's eyes that we often take family and health for granted.