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Notes Left Behind (2008)

by Brooke Desserich(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0061886394 (ISBN13: 9780061886393)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

William Morrow

review 1: I found myself getting upset when I found an article about this family. Other distracters were finding it hard to believe that this little girl left all those notes for her family to find.I weeped and weeped for this little girl and her family. Cancer and other illnesses are one of the hardest things for a family to face. I applaud them for everything. A heartwarming story that you don't want to put down. Children's cancer needs a cure now.
review 2: I picked this book up when I was at Border's one day... the cover caught my eyes, and then the synopsis pulled me in. I'm becoming a Child Life Specialist, a professional who will work with children in the hospital and help them, as well as their families, cope with their injury or illness using play. Therefore, I ... morethought this book would give me a perspective of the parents, and how they feel as their child is diagnosed with something as big as cancer. And yet, Elena's story has taught me so much more. She has opened my eyes to how short life really is, and to spend each moment surrounding yourself with those you love. I marked down a couple of quotes that really took hold of me while I was reading. I'd like to share a few - "Do we ask our children, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" or should we ask them, What do you want to accomplish when you grow up?" And what is the total value of all the time we spend on diversions and distractions rather than the true purpose of living? Can one person change the world? Can one person cure cancer?" [Page 90]"Still, what is faith? Is it faith that we will make the right decisions or faith that it is in God's hands?" [Page 136]"Instead of talking about their lasts, we have to start talking about their firsts... It's a much better way to think about life, if you can do it. It only requires hope." [Page 144]"Never look at a day and think it is a bad day, because this may be better than tomorrow, so just thank God that you have the day at all."[Page 177]Story of Earl the Squirrel - [Page 181]I absolutely fell in love with the part of the book when Elena asks her daddy to dance with her at her cousins wedding. I actually cried - it was so beautiful, and made me sad to think that her dad wouldn't be able to dance with her at her own wedding.. but then I thought, well they're dancing in that moment and that's all that should matter. Enjoy the moments you have with your children, whether they are small or big. Take pictures, and really listen to your kids. They won't be young forever, and you never know what tomorrow holds. So put away that business contract of yours, turn off your cell phone, and just be with your children. There were many other pages that impacted me, but I'd like to leave you asking yourself with what pages affected you the most, when you are finished reading the book. less

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