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Michael Olson (Author)
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When Michael Olson’s seven-year-old brother Steven came down with juvenile diabetes, Michael and his family was shocked to find out how little information was available to help explain the disease to a child. Michael, who was in third grade at the time, resolved to learn as much as he could about the illness and to write and illustrate his own book based upon Steven’s experience. His hope was that hospitals and clinics would give the book to children and families who must suddenly face this life-long illness.

How I Feel is the book both Michael and Steven wished they’d had when Steven’s first diagnosis impacted their entire family. In wonderfully evocative cartoons and illustrations that capture the frightening but ultimately hopeful journey on which Steven embarked, Michael depicts Steven’s experience. He describes what Steven went through before the disease was discovered, how he felt in hospital and during the recuperation period, and how his life changed once he became a child who would now be insulin dependent.

Michael’s book not only presents a definitive understanding of juvenile diabetes in a charming, easy-to-understand way, but is an invaluable resource for those—children, parents, teachers, and doctors—who are dealing with juvenile diabetes.


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About the Author

Michael Olson and his brother Steven currently attend school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where they live with their parents, John and Virginia. Michael plans to attend college in New York City or Wharton School of Business.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Lantern Books (October 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159056037X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590560372
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,323,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars perfect book for newly diagnosed kid or family, November 26, 2003
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This book is amazing! It was written by the older brother of a 7-year-old who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and really captures the emotions of the child and the family as they learn to cope with the disease. The drawings are so charming and overall the story is very uplifting. The diabetes facts are all very accurate too. Every family learning how to deal with diabetes should read this book!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars PAINTED A GLOOMY PICTURE FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES, August 28, 2008
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My 6 year old son has had diabetes for 3 years. I ordered this book hoping it would be good to take to school to read to his classmates. It was very nice that the older brother had written this book and yes, the drawings are nice. I found that the book painted a gloomy picture about children with diabetes. Children with diabetes can have candy, they don't have to give up their Halloween treats. Family and friends can learn quickly to care for the child with diabetes. I am going to have to return this book. I feel it would make the kids at school more fearful rather than more comfortable being around my son.
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3.0 out of 5 stars watch the first page, November 21, 2010
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This book is a really nice read for children who are looking to identify with some of the difficulties being faced by them and their families with a fresh diganosis of diabetes. Just beware that the opening page gives a blunt, dire warning of the complications of diabetes and mentions that insulin may not help prevent this. I ripped this page out before showing my 8 year old son as he doesn't need to know quite this much about the severity of the risks just yet. All in good time.
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