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What People Say about It's Good to Know a Miracle by Jay and Sue Shotel

Every time I work on

the inpatient service it reminds me of the critically important role of the caregivers, loved ones and support system for each of our patients. This is especially true during difficult times, when the connections provided by the caregivers and support system (whether through physical care, verbal encouragement or just being there in spirit) offer the patient their most tangible reasons for hope, strength and will to keep fighting. It's more "powerful" than our strongest chemotherapy, antibiotics and stem cell graft effects. The Shotel’s book is a poignant illustration of this critically important role.
Michael Linenberger, MD
Medical Director, Apheresis and Cellular Therapy Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

"This is an amazing story of a woman who stayed strong in the struggle to fight (and WIN!) for her life. Her dedication, passion and insights in coping with the emotional and physical pain during her journey no doubt played major roles in her ability to 'beat leukemia'. She is an inspiring figure and gives hope to all of us who ultimately will experience a life's greatest challenge."

F. Marc Stewart, M.D.
Medical Director, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Professor of Medicine, University of Washington

It is always helpful for families to know that their journey through transplant, with its ups and downs, has been shared by others. This book offers not only the patient’s insight but those of her parents/caregivers as well. Families facing a transplant will draw inspiration from the Shotel’s experience.
Susan Stewart, Executive Director
Bone Marrow Transplant InfoNET

A deeply personal, remarkably detailed testimonial to the power of positive energy and medical advocacy to bring about the miracle of a second chance at life through transplantation. Jay and Sue persuasively share the many perspectives that encompass the transplant journey….from that of caregiver, to patient to medical staff. Every reader will find many wonderful lessons and inspiration to take away from this tale. I commend the authors for their honesty and perseverance in the detail of the telling.
Lynne Coughlin Samson, Esq.
Executive Director
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program

This book has me competely engulfed. I can't say it is a fast read as I feel compelled to read every grey box and find the definition of every medical term I do not know in the appendix. But it is a wonderful uplifting book. Not only do we learn about the battle against Leukemia but most importantly we learn about a wonderful family who battle this dreadful disease together.
.... A READER

What a powerful story! Just couldn’t let go. Am so happy and glad that all went as it did though it looked several times as if your wonderfully extraordinary daughter’s life could have ended “right then and there.” You are fine writers, and the smorgasboard of testimonials is very touching. I hope I may get to meet your daughter some day and wish her and Scott the most rewarding of lives.

.....A READER

I realized how much my kids are like your kids – and it could have easily been one of my three kids that faced leukemia—but I found the book to be an absolute page turner.

.....A READER

You may consider sending a case of kleenex with each book, it touches my heart so, I am glad I know the ending.

.....A READER

I read it in 2 days and all I can say is "amazing"! Congratulations to all of you for the perfect firsthand account of what it is like to battle leukemia. I really didn't know what to expect but I couldn't put the book down. There were quite a few times that a passage brought me to the verge of tears but I would put the book down and say to myself- it's ok- she gets through all of this...

.....A READER

I knew that I would not be able to get to the book until summer since during the school year I am schlepping my athelete daughter to her soccer games and/or practices when I am not at work or doing school work. By the time I get home, I am exhausted and all I want to do is sleep and try to catch up on some of my TV shows. Anyway, Friday night I decided to read through the preface- and didn't stop. I read until about 2:00 am. Sat. morning. Sat. night was the same scenario. This book has me competely engulfed. I can't say it is a fast read as I feel compelled to read every grey box and find the definition of every medical term I do not know in the appendix. But it is a wonderful uplifting book. (I can say uplifting because although I have not finished it yet I do know that Dani is alive and well and still teaching those wonderful children). Not only do we learn about the battle against Leukemia but most importantly we learn about a wonderful family who battle this dreadful disease together...

..... A READER

I don't even know where to start--this is simply a great book and will be an amazing resource for others having to go through a transplant or really any long medical procedure as it emphasizes the importance of being a self-advocate, taking good notes, having a support network and most importantly, a positive attitude. i was moved to tears during many portions of the book especially when i learned where the title came from...

.....A READER

Thank you so much for including nutrition tips and emphasizing that nutrition is an essential part of recovery both in strength and spirit. I am amazed sometimes when I meet people who have endured many rounds of chemo/radiation, weight loss, GI symptoms, etc and never met with a dietitian. hopefully, this will inspire others to be proactive and seek nutrition consults or at least nutrition information if a dietitian isn't readily available...

.....A READER

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