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The review praises "First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough" for its emotional depth and advocacy for their son Lou's cancer journey. However, it acknowledges grammatical errors and technical descriptions, rating the book 3 out of 4 stars.
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This moving critique of "First Survivor" highlights the Unger family's tenacity in the face of pediatric cancer. Despite a few grammatical faults and technical details, the reviewer finds the book to have an uplifting message and emotional depth. They applaud Mark and Mary Ellen for standing up for their son and for their commitment to the search for a solution.
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I admire Lou's parent's advocacy for him and other children in his shoes. This is an inspiring story I look forward to reading. Thank you for the review.
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Today's book is an educational and inspirational story of strength and perseverance that chronicles the journey of Lou's parents to help their son beat a rare form of cancer. Their story is a call to action for parents and relatives of people living with diseases to continue advocating for their loved ones.
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Lou's story is such a heartwarming story because he had a family by his side through it all. It's really amazing the results we can get when we have those who truly love us by our side. Thank you for a detailed review.
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Nicely observed
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This is an inspiring story of two parents' love (Mark and Mary Ellen Unger) for their child (Louis) and their fight for his life despite a "zero chance of survival" diagnosis. This family's journey is hope-inspiring and one to learn from. Congrats on BOTD!
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First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough by Mark Unger is a heartwarming tale of a young boy who is diagnosed with cancer. Coping with tests, scans, and medication is difficult for both the family and the child, especially at such an early age. The author has put in a lot of effort and patience to gather photos of Louis's progress so that readers can connect with his story on a deeper level. The book chronicles Louis's journey from a fatal cancer diagnosis to becoming a cancer survivor. It is worth mentioning that all the proceeds from the book will be going to charity, which is truly admirable. Congrats on BOTD!!
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Mark and Mary's story is definitely inspirational and I love how they went out of their way and put in every effort to ensure their son received the best care. The fact that Mark had a journal to record all the observations he made as the treatment proceeded shows how attentive to detail he is, and this, undoubtedly, must have been one of the factors that eventually led to the successful treatment. The fact that they have a program to advocate for issues pertaining to childhood cancer is amazing too. Many thanks for the review.
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"Mark Unger's 'First Survivor' chronicles his son Lou's miraculous journey through childhood cancer. Despite grammatical errors, it's an inspiring testament to parental advocacy and the power of perseverance in medical crises."
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Mark Unger's storytelling in 'First Survivor' is incredibly moving and inspiring. The journey of Louis and his family is a testament to the power of love and determination in the face of unimaginable challenges.
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A really heartwarming and encouraging book. I also recently read this book and needless to say it’s certainly changed my outlook on life.
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I'm in awe of Mark Unger's dedication to documenting every detail of his son's battle with childhood cancer in 'First Survivor.' His journal entries offer a raw and honest portrayal of the highs and lows of their journey.
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Cancer is a global threat, and when I hear someone who has fought it, it is an encouragement. Congrats on the BOTD.
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First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough by Mark Unger is a truly breathtaking. It is a parent's story about the remarkable recovery of their child's health from a devastating illness. Congratulations on BOTD.
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