Walks On The Beach With Angie Giveaway - CLOSED
This book is about a family and their struggle with cystic fibrosis. The way the story is told, it was the family's disease, not just Angie's. The story, told by Angie's father, Dan, shows how much he and his wife loved and cared for their chronically ill daughter. And how they made her life as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. He shares tender moments that he shared with his only child and photos from her childhood.
I was so compelled to keep reading once I'd started. It only took me three hours to read the book from start to finish. (90 minute car ride each way to/from the casino last night). The book starts out with Angie's birth and takes right up to her last moments and how Dan and his wife have dealt with their loss.
Before I read this book I knew absolutely nothing about cystic fibrosis. I'd heard of it, that was it. This book really brought a whole new awareness to the disease for me and the beautifully written memoir is very touching, inspiring and heart breaking.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Angela Warner Foundation.
I have one copy of Walks On The Beach With Angie to give away to one lucky reader.
To enter this giveaway:
Please visit www.angelawarnerfoundation.org and tell me something you learned
That's it...one entry per person. Easy!
This giveaway is open to US residents
Ends August 24, 2009 11:59 PM MST
Please visit www.angelawarnerfoundation.org and tell me something you learned
That's it...one entry per person. Easy!
This giveaway is open to US residents
Ends August 24, 2009 11:59 PM MST
24 comments:
I learned-According to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. The mucus obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. jelly15301@gmail.com
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 fund-raising chapters and branch offices nationwide.
I learned that in the 1950's, most children with CF did not make it much past elementary school. Today, however, persons with CF are living well into their 40's and beyond, and with a greater quality of life.
spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com
Every child's disease is the family's disease. I learned that Angie's story is offered as a hope and a comfort to others.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I learned that an estimated 30,000 children and adults in the United States and 70,000 worldwide have CF.
That is heartbreaking! Now that I am actually sick and can relate(on a very basic level), I know how hard chronic illness can be on everyone in the situation, not just the one person.
Thanks for the giveaway. I look forward to reading the book either way =]
TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com
The cystic fibrosis foundation funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I learned that in the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school.
I learned that CF affects the lungs and digestive system.
gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com
Marj M.
I learned that in the 1950's children with cystic fibrosis rarely lived to attend elementary school.
I learned that children with CF today can expect to live to 40 or more. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9(at)verizon.net
Something I never knew is that CF is an inherited disease. Something I think is a beautiful gesture of love towards others is the Angela Warner Children's Memorial and Prayers Garden.
aunteegem@yahoo.com
Whether I win this book or not, I am going to read it.
I learned that "an estimated 30,000 children and adults in the United States and 70,000 worldwide have CF." I had no idea CF was that widespread. This book sounds like a real tearjerker, but very inspirational. Thanks for the chance!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
Angela lived to be 21 years old.
She was beautiful, and in every photo she seemed to exude joy, and love of life. I see many healthy kids that just look so miserable everyday, maybe they could learn a thing or two from this book.
Anyways, I would love to read this!
clarkmurdock@yahoo.com
I learned that The Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA) Awards (representing 12 states) were held, of which Walks on the Beach with Angie was nominated as a finalist in four categories. The book was honored with first place awards in the Health/Medical and Social Science (Psychology, Family and Self-Help) categories, and was a finalist in the Autobiography/Memoir and Cover Design categories. That is awesome!
wordsmoveme at gmail dot com
I learned that an estimated 30,000 children & adults in this country have CF. Thanks.
I learned that In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Thanks for the chance, it sounds like an interesting read!
Angela pass away when she was 21 that is way to young to die con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
A diagnosis today yields a life expectancy of 40 or more.
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
65 ROSES”
Known by families of children with CF, the term “65 roses” was first said by the young son of a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965.
All three young sons of Mary Weiss had CF. When she asked her four-year-old what he thought his mother was working for, he had answered, “65 Roses.”
His pronunciation became widely used by children to describe the disease, and 65 Roses® became a registered trademark of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which thereafter adopted the rose as its symbol.
I learned that many people with CF can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. Recently developed therapies and specialized care have enabled people with CF to gain greater control over their disease. So, children and adults are not only living longer, but also living a better quality of life.
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
I learned that the Angela Warner Children's Memorial and Prayer Garden was designed to provide peace and comfort to everyone who has known the loss of a child. I was raised with an uncle on each side of my parent's family that had a birth defect and cerebral palsy. I admire those that care for those who are ill like this. It takes a very special person to do this.
Thank you,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
His daughter was diagnosed when she was 3 months old.
ladycat713@yahoo.com
Bereaved parents are invited to memorialize a child's name on paving bricks that border the walkway leading to the Children's Memorial and Prayer Garden at Gethsemane Cemetery.
I learned that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 fund-raising chapters and branch offices nationwide.
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