Review of First Survivor

[Mary IJ]

[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 by Mark Unger tells the story of the Unger family as they deal with the heartbreaking news that their three-year-old son, Louis, has neuroblastoma. Unger shares their journey with powerful stories, showing how they stayed strong with love and hope while fighting against childhood cancer.
 
The story starts with Louis showing strange symptoms and being diagnosed with Perthes disease at first. But things get worse when he's later found to have neuroblastoma. This news sends the family into a tough journey of treatments, setbacks, and, in the end, hope. Despite many difficulties, like money problems and complicated medical terms, the Ungers stay strong in their fight to help their son. They keep pushing for the best medical help and show incredible strength in tough times, which inspires everyone who reads their story.
 
I really liked many things about the book. The writing was clear and easy to understand, not full of medical terms. The stories were so interesting that I couldn't stop reading. I loved seeing the pictures of Louis and his family, plus Mark's notes—they added a nice touch. The author used comparisons like metaphors and similes well to help me picture what was happening. The glossary of medical terms at the end of the book was useful too. It meant that even if you didn't know medical words, you could understand everything and see how serious things were.
 
I give this book a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars because I didn't find any mistakes, it was well laid out, and it looked very professionally done. The author shared great advice and ideas about standing up for someone you care about, learning as much as you can, and not being afraid to ask questions. I like that he mentioned doctors are people too and can make errors. The glossary at the end of the book, the support resources, and the details about the charity the family started are all great extras.

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First Survivor
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