Our book reviews and giveaways are usually the Jennifer’s domain. You know, being a published author and all.
(BTW, have you read Roadmap to Holland?)
But when this opportunity was offered, I accepted in a flash. I just knew I needed to read this book.
Against Medical Advice by James Patterson and James Friedman tells the true story of one family’s struggle with an agonizing medical mystery.
For most of us, our bodies are a miracle. Being locked within Cory Friedman’s body was a living hell. Trapped inside a brain with a nightmarish mind of its own, Cory’s life is almost destroyed by an devastating nightmare medical symptoms.
Tourette’s syndrome is presented through Cory’s own harrowing and heartbreaking reality.
But what has stayed with me weeks after reading this book is not only Cory’s courage through this experience, but the courage and love of his family.
The power of one family’s unconditional love for one another made me stop and take stock of our family’s experience with Parker and all that he has gone through.
It made me realize that nothing is more important than our family.
It renewed my commitment to the power that comes from the love found within the walls of our home.
This book is empowering. It gives hope. It reminds us of the others who are out there trying to navigate the same paths we find ourselves on.
I’ve got one copy to giveaway. I’ll announce the winner next Saturday. Just leave me a comment below. This book is worth the time it takes to leave that one comment.
I strongly encourage each of you to add this book to your reading list.
Tammy and Parker can also be found hanging out at their other blog, Praying For Parker.