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Summary: Required Reading for Health Professionals
Review: "Walking Taylor Home" is one of the few books that I've read and re-read. As a physician-in-training, I think this should be required reading in medical school, and in pediatric and heme/onc residencies. I've recommended this book many times to patients' families who are struggling with their loved one's serious illnesses.I was initially introduced to Brian Schraeger's writing in a book by Sheila Walsh ("Honestly," I think) a few years ago. She had quoted one of Brian's email missives in which he described his family's hope in God in the midst of suffering. I was so touched by one of Brian's emails that I quoted it in our family Christmas letter that year. I thought at the time, "I hope this guy writes a book some day." Thus, when I saw "Walking Taylor Home" at the book store, I was thrilled, and bought it without even reading the dust cover. At the time, I was reeling from the cancer diagnoses of three close friends, all of whom were undergoing surgery, chemo, and/or radiation as young adults. Brian's raw descriptions ministered to me personally, and helped me to better support and encourage my friends and their families. I just finished reading this book for the second time in 2-1/2 years because yet another personal friend is a heme/onc patient. Again, Brian's words inspired and encouraged me. When I shared a funny story about Taylor with this friend, she laughed out loud, which doesn't happen much these days. Taylor probably would've been pleased with himself for making an adult who was in so much pain howl like that. It occurred to me that this kid whom I've never met, continues to "live" in the laughter of people like my friend, who really needed a chuckle.
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Summary: Being a true parent
Review: Anyone can help in the birth of a child, but not everyone will be a good parent. This father showed a great amount of courage and faith in the Almighty GOD! Taylor was a trooper. While many children would have given up (and even adults), Taylor many times took the role of the encourager instead of being the one who needed comfort. I read this book and shead many a tear. I was so encouraged that I want to read this book over and over again...
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Summary: Required Reading for Health Professionals
Review: From the onset, the pain of this work is presented through the introduction of the fact that the cancer has returned. Before specifics are given, Taylor has things from his life presented that prove how heroid he really is. Throughout the reading, this book manages to take ahold of the reader and do something to him. All the while correctly and accurately portraying the scientific aspect of the situation with good description of the situation, the cancer, statistics, and treatments, Taylors dad manages to keep ahold of the reader with the heartache he endured throughout the journey home. Anyone with a heart will ache right along with the story at hand, and will often ask why God would ever allow something like this to happen to such a sweet little boy. I feel that this question is addressed and that the family is comforted in the fact that God has a plan for each of them. This is an amazing read that allows the reader to take the emotional rollercoaster of the entire journey. The only complaint at hand is that I think the father sometimes tries to force big words to make himself seem smarter. Many times this helps with the science of the cancer, but sometimes it inhibits the reader from reaching the true emotion of the situation. This is an excellent book for the realities of chemo and radiation treatments and anyone looking for an emotional wake up call should without a doubt read this book.
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Summary: what a combination of science and emotion
Review: From the onset, the pain of this work is presented through the introduction of the fact that the cancer has returned. Before specifics are given, Taylor has things from his life presented that prove how heroid he really is. Throughout the reading, this book manages to take ahold of the reader and do something to him. All the while correctly and accurately portraying the scientific aspect of the situation with good description of the situation, the cancer, statistics, and treatments, Taylors dad manages to keep ahold of the reader with the heartache he endured throughout the journey home. Anyone with a heart will ache right along with the story at hand, and will often ask why God would ever allow something like this to happen to such a sweet little boy. I feel that this question is addressed and that the family is comforted in the fact that God has a plan for each of them. This is an amazing read that allows the reader to take the emotional rollercoaster of the entire journey. The only complaint at hand is that I think the father sometimes tries to force big words to make himself seem smarter. Many times this helps with the science of the cancer, but sometimes it inhibits the reader from reaching the true emotion of the situation. This is an excellent book for the realities of chemo and radiation treatments and anyone looking for an emotional wake up call should without a doubt read this book.
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Summary: Especially for Dad's
Review: Great Job. Emotional but not disturbingly sad. A book about faith and love. As a Nashvillian and a POKWC (parent of a kid with cancer), I see some great opportunities for discussion among family members that are at a loss to cope.
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Summary: Especially for Dad's
Review: Great Job. Emotional but not disturbingly sad. A book about faith and love. As a Nashvillian and a POKWC (parent of a kid with cancer), I see some great opportunities for discussion among family members that are at a loss to cope.
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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: I am a student to which Taylor went to school. I did not know him personally, but this book is defiantly and accurate description of his unbelievable persevering spirit. Mr. Schrauger did a wonderful job with this book. It puts things in perspective of the things that we go through in our daily lives. It shows you how good you really have it.
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Summary: The incredible journey
Review: I remember breathlessly reading the e-mails, silently crying in the computer lounge, and then grabbing my Bible and running toward the deserted back hallway of my dorm. I cried, and prayed, and hurt - and felt anything but joyful. How could good come from this? Why would a loving God allow this pain and answer the prayers of others? Now that it has been a year and a half since my cousin died, I am seeing the fruit of Taylor's undying faithfulness as a warrior. For those going through such pain, this book puts words to the soundless prayers during lonely nights. It is comforting down to the deepest and most hurting part of your being. As the martyrs of the past, I know his story will continue to encourage the faint at heart. Joy is possible in pain.
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Summary: The incredible journey
Review: I remember breathlessly reading the e-mails, silently crying in the computer lounge, and then grabbing my Bible and running toward the deserted back hallway of my dorm. I cried, and prayed, and hurt - and felt anything but joyful. How could good come from this? Why would a loving God allow this pain and answer the prayers of others? Now that it has been a year and a half since my cousin died, I am seeing the fruit of Taylor's undying faithfulness as a warrior. For those going through such pain, this book puts words to the soundless prayers during lonely nights. It is comforting down to the deepest and most hurting part of your being. As the martyrs of the past, I know his story will continue to encourage the faint at heart. Joy is possible in pain.
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Summary: Sad and Joyful--How can that be?
Review: I was so moved by this book. It will absolutely touch your heart. Taylor's father gives us a window into a family who survives the unthinkable. But through this process, somehow I feel changed. This book was an amazing experience.
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