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You and Leukemia: A Day at a Time

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Recently,my six year old daughter was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Her doctor immediately gave us a copy of You and Leukemia. As a beginning reference, the book helped to explain the terms, challenges and struggle we were about to face. I have purchased copies for all of the family members so that everyone can begin to understand leukemia. Writing in a thorough but simple manner, Baker has produced an important resources for patients and their relatives.

I highly recommend this book for any family going thru Leukemia. When my friends little boy was diagnosed 1 week ago with leukemia, I set out immediatley to find a book written for children that would explain to this little boy what was happening to him. I found and read a few good books on this topic, but this one is by far the best one I found. It is very thorough, but explained well. Every family going thru Leukemia, should have this book. It was also helpful for my own children so that they too could understand what is happening to their friend.

I read this book 20 years ago when my son was treated for ALL, it helped both me and him go through those difficult times, it explains the treatment process, and addresses all the thoughts that go over our minds ("why me?", "was it my fault?", "what are my chances?"). The cartoons are nice for kids and help them understand what is going on. I can not thank enough Dr. Baker for this remarkable book.