Voices Confronting Pediatric Brain Tumors (Johns Hopkins University Press)


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Following the release of the Voices publication it was also a great honor and sincere privilege to be invited to sit on the book panel, to speak and read my story.

Since I've been writing and speaking in other genres and venues, and away from the pediatric brain tumor world for a number of years, I knew my ancestors were guiding me, allowing me to be eloquent and able to speak on a tender topic far beyond my usual ability. I’m also sure I was able to ride on the wings of grace because my fellow panelist, a beautiful and articulate young woman who is a pediatric brain tumor survivor, spoke and presented a paper that was far beyond excellent, most tender, with much life wisdom shared.

I am deeply appreciative for our outstandingly good audience, and a deep bow, many thanks, and grateful acknowledgements to the editors, to my fellow panelists, to ASBH, and Johns Hopkins University Press.