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Moms Don't Get Sick
By Pat Brack and Ben Brack (1990), Aberdeen, South Dakota: Melius Publishing Company.
Describes the experiences of the two authors, Pat Brack who was diagnosed with cancer and her son, Ben, age 10. They discuss what cancer is like, how they have coped, and how this experience has affected their relationship. Valuable for families and young readers. To order 1-800-882-5171.

Someone I Love has Cancer
By Catherine McCormick Donald.
Excellent book for school-age children (the child in the story is seven). Author who had cancer deals honestly and openly with many uncertainties her family faced, and how, by increasing their knowledge and understanding, they helped eliminate some of the fears. To order Catherine McCormick Donald Foundation, P.O. Box 51, Fredmir, WI 53021 (FAX 414-692-9585) 1-10 copies $2.50 each + shipping.

Afraid to Ask: A book for families to share about cancer
By Judylaine Fine (1986), New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.
For adolescent readers, this book gives information about the causes and treatments for different types of cancer and how to handle the stresses related to this diagnosis.

Cancer, A New True Book
By Dennis B. Fradin (1988), Chicago: Children's Press.
Written for young readers.

When a Parent is Very Sick
By Eda LeShan (1986), Boston and New York: the Atlantic Monthly Press.
Excellent resource for school aged readers. Normalizes feelings they may experience.

My Mommy has Cancer
By Carolyn S. Parkinson (1991), Rochester, New York: Park Press. (716-381-1450)
Written to help young children understand parents living with cancer.

Coping When a Parent has Cancer
By Linda Leopold Strauss (1988), New York: Rosen Publishing Co. (800-237-9932)
An excellent book for teenagers, describing their experiences when their parent gets sick and how to cope.

Cancer, the Whispered Word
By Judy Harris Swenson & Roxane Brown Kung (1986), Minneapolis, MN.
Story for school-aged children told by a young boy whose mother has breast cancer.

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