Written in first person as though nine-year-old Andrew
Bridge is talking to readers, this book recalls the boy's diagnosis of and treatment for cancer when he was three. Color photographs taken by Andrew and his parents help document the phases of Andrew's recovery from a
childhood cancer that required surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Andrew's brief, honest recollections of
high-tech diagnostic tests, losing his hair, and missing preschool are balanced by accounts of fun outings he enjoyed on days he felt well. An important aspect of the
book, which is also mentioned in an author's note for
parents, is the discussion of the anger and confusion
Andrew felt about invasive treatments that were supposed
to help him when, in fact, they "felt like they were hurting." Written to encourage and inform young cancer patients,
this readable book will also sensitize patients' healthy
friends and family members to the issues surrounding
the illness.

    Ellen Mandel, Copyright © American Library

This account of survival of childhood cancer is told in
the voice of nine-year-old Andrew Bridge. When he was three, he was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy followed, and today he is cancer-free. Andrew is honest about the inconvenience
and discomfort involved in treatment, but he doesn't dwell
on them. He is also honest about the conflictiang emotions
he experienced. Photographs of the child taken during his hospital stays accompany the text. Andrew's Story will be reassuring to children who have cancer themselves or
who have friends with the disease.

    Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
    Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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