About the Author

John Graham-Pole is a retired professor of pediatrics. He has been a clinician, teacher, and pioneer researcher in the field of childhood cancer for forty years. Educated in the United Kingdom, he co-founded the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida, now among the world's leading arts-and-health organizations. He is an author of ten books of fiction and non-fiction, as well as an actor and improvisational clown. He lives in Nova Scotia with his wife, Dorothy Lander, where they co-founded HARP: The People's Press (www.harppublishing.ca), dedicated to publishing books, CDs, and DVDs on the arts and our health for the lay public. His website is www.johngrahampole.com and he can be found on Facebook, Linked-In, and Twitter.

Reviews

"Absolutely riveting. Every living being will be transformed by this story. Tears of sorrow, laughter and joy heal us as our souls connect with this boy who has found his own soul." Sandra Bertman, PhD, Scholar, Arts & Health Institute, Lesley University
"This courageous and heart-warming novel brings the death of children into the room and into the conversation. It is a lovely contribution, which I believe will make a difference to lives - and to deaths." Nancy Moules, RN, PhD, Chair in Child and Family Cancer Care, University of Calgary
In this poignant allegory, John has imagined the soul of a boy facing death. As a pediatric oncologist, he has been a long time advocate for honesty and openness between dying children, parents and healthcare workers. I had such a feeling of peace as I read it. Anne Boches, Professor Emerita, Miami Dade College
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross spoke freely about dying children meeting angels and spirit guides who offered them ethereal guidance. This reassuring book emanates that radiant knowing. Zane De Noncourt, School teacher.
As a parent, I appreciate that this novel helps normalize the experience of dealing with very serious illness. My 11-year-old daughter also liked the book because it talks about cancer and death - not something she often comes across when looking for books to read. Robin Neustater, PhD, Department of Adult Education, St Francis Xavier University.
This novel speaks to the true nature of relationship as integral to healing. I found a lovely whimsical style in the writing, especially in the dialogue. Susan Napier, MSW, Children's Social Worker