My sister, Alex Graham, was an energetic
teenager and epitome of health. Amazingly she never contracted the
typical childhood illnesses, but in 1997 all that was to change. One
early fall day Alex came home from the mall complaining of pain in her
knee. Three months later, at the age of 16, she was diagnosed with bone
cancer. Her world and the world of those she loved would never be the
same. Over the course of the next year, Alex did not get the miracle
she wanted most, but her life and her selfless wish left the world a
better place.
"When One Door Closes" shows us the powerful
influence one person can unleash in the face of tragedy. A teenage girl
fighting osteogenic sarcoma, amputation of her leg and partial loss of
lung defines herself by who she is and the choices she makes, not by
her illness. In their own words, family, friends, medical experts,
caregivers and a rock star tell us how Alexandra (Alex) Graham opened
doors and made a difference in their lives. Even individuals who never
met Alex share how their lives have taken on new meaning because of
Alex’s wish and legacy. This factual account will bring understanding
and perspective to those directly or indirectly facing a
life-threatening illness particularly in cases where the patient is a
teenager.
When One Door Closes: A Teen's Inspiring Journey and
Living Legacy by Susie and Bill Graham with H. Thomas Saylor will be
available from your favorite retail and online bookstores August 1,
2008.
More Info: http://www.AlexsWish.com
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