Review of First Survivor

[TaylorRees]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough by Mark Unger is an interesting, albeit hard, book to read. This is a nonfiction book that follows the true story of Louis Unger and his battle with a cancer that gave him a diagnosis with a "zero chance of survival." The book is written in a journal format with Louis's dad, Mark, keeping track of all their doctor's appointments, experiences, and emotions throughout this journey.

Although it's a hard read to get through, I did enjoy the book and the family, as you do get attached to them as the story progresses. The author does a great job of explaining things that the reader may not be familiar with, including a glossary in the back of the book. Overall, I would say that the book is well written and thought out. This book took me a rather long time to read, as it’s not something I could sit down and read in one sitting. It is an emotional story with a fair amount of ups and downs. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 as it's well-written and very detailed. This book is suitable for all adults.

This is not a book that you like or don’t like. It’s something heartfelt and personal to a family that wishes to share their story and journey so that maybe, in the future, it is able to help others. I would not recommend this book to those who have a hard time with medical situations. There is nothing that I disliked about this book. I found it to be well-written with excellent editing throughout.

The book also comes with information on their website where you can go and see videos of the family discussing their journey. I think it’s important to know that the proceeds from the book go to a foundation called the Carrot Seed Foundation, which helps to fund neuroblastoma clinical trials.

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