[.ca] Magical Story (ISBN 0971331820)

Magical:
In Magical Story, a mother gives insight into her son's diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin's Disease. The story takes place in Long Island when Brain Bowden was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease after many different tests to determine his illness. The book covers the chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and descriptions of the different tests done to lead to the diagnosis of Hodgkin's Disease. Magical Story covers mainly the tests, drugs, and other treatments of Hodgkin's Disease. The book doesn't really cover the biology of the disease but rather the science of treating cancer. The description of the tests that lead to the diagnosis of Hodgkin's Disease is quite informative. It took many month's for Brian and his family to finally learn what was causing his fatigue, and the description of these tests allows one to realize just what Brian and his family went through. The treatment of Hodgkin's disease involves chemotherapy and radiation. The books strongest area is the descriptions of the different drugs and treatments of this disease. While reading Magical Story, one can picture just what is exactly happening to Brian. His loss of hair, face swelling, and soreness is greatly described in the book. The book is an emotional journey of a teenager and his family. The book allows a glimpse into a family that has to deal with the possibility of a son not being able to survive his teenage years. The book is very informative and tear-jerking. Magical Story is a wonderful book for anyone who has experienced or wondered about the trials and tribulations of a diagnosis of Hodgkin's Disease.