Seven year old Megan Malone is diagnosed with leukemia. Her nurse mother, teacher father, and ten year old brother are drawn along with her into the world of hospitals, doctors, chemotherapy and conflicting medical opinions. The Malones are not always certain who has their childs best interests at heart, or indeed how they can best help their beloved child. Written by David R. Pepper, M.D., a family practice doctor in Fresno, California, and Elizabeth Neff Walker, author of more than two dozen popular fiction novels, this is a powerful and touching tale of life, hope and the conflicts inherent in modern medicine.
Seven year old Megan Malone is diagnosed with leukemia. Her nurse mother, teacher father, and ten year old brother are drawn along with her into the world of hospitals, doctors, chemotherapy and conflicting medical opinions. The Malones are not always certain who has their childs best interests at heart, or indeed how they can best help their beloved child. Written by David R. Pepper, M.D., a family practice doctor in Fresno, California, and Elizabeth Neff Walker, author of more than two dozen popular fiction novels, this is a powerful and touching tale of life, hope and the conflicts inherent in modern medicine.