Review of First Survivor

[Colleado Keana Rose]

[Following is a volunteer review of "First Survivor" by Mark Unger.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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I read First Survivor by Mark Unger, which tells the inspiring story of Louis Unger. When Louis was only three years old, he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. This book tells the story of the seven-year journey that Louis and his family go through as they fight this terrible illness. Mark and Mary Ellen, Louis’s parents, refused to accept the grim prognosis given by doctors and decided to do everything they could to save their son.

The book doesn’t hide the difficult and cruel truth of childhood cancer. We follow Louis’s brave battle, feeling his family’s anxiety and frustration as they go through a complicated medical system to find the best treatments. Even though there is a lot of sadness in the story, there is always a small hope that keeps the Ungers going.

One of the most moving parts of the book is how much the Unger family loves each other. This love makes Louis's parents fight hard for their son. They work with the best doctors, do a lot of research, and never stop looking for ways to help him. Their story shows how much progress has been made in childhood cancer research and gives hope to families who are going through something similar.

One thing I liked about the book was the glossary that will help people understand the medical terms. The photographs of Louis’s journey from a happy and healthy child to a cancer survivor are very powerful and moving. They show the struggle he went through and the unwavering support of his family. Mark Unger’s writing invites readers to understand the deepest parts of what his family went through. He shares their hopes, fears, and the unbreakable love that kept them going during their darkest times. Louis’s bravery and the strong support of his parents and brother Harry are truly inspiring.

Even though they were working with some of the best medical institutions, the Ungers stayed watchful and attentive, writing down every day's developments. This helped them notice any changes in Louis’s condition or treatment plans. It allowed them to make sure that he was getting the best care possible. First Survivor is a moving and inspiring story about how strong the human spirit can be and how powerful love and hope are. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, especially people dealing with cancer or other life challenges. It shows how strong we can be and how much hope can light up even the darkest of nights. With no dislikes and nothing to change in this book, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The book was professionally edited with few errors.

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First Survivor
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[Chiemego Nwokolo]

Mark Unger’s book, First Survivor, chronicles Louis Unger's inspirational journey. Louis was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive and uncommon form of cancer, at the age of three. Great review!

[Gontarz Jasmine]

Nice review you have here, I love how well detailed your review is, I will definitely give this book a try. All thanks to the author for this amazing read.