Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go? - Gershman, Jenifer
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In August 2011, "Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go?" was recognized among the best in family-friendly media, products and services, earning a Silver Mom's Choice Award! Mommy and her son love to play together and act like superheroes! But one day, Mommy has something serious to discuss. She explains to her little boy that the doctor has found some "yucky stuff" in her body, and that she'll need very strong medicine to get rid of it. Unfortunately, Mommy will need to go away for a while, and the strong medicine will take her "superpowers" away. She will look different, and not be able to do a…mehr

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In August 2011, "Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go?" was recognized among the best in family-friendly media, products and services, earning a Silver Mom's Choice Award! Mommy and her son love to play together and act like superheroes! But one day, Mommy has something serious to discuss. She explains to her little boy that the doctor has found some "yucky stuff" in her body, and that she'll need very strong medicine to get rid of it. Unfortunately, Mommy will need to go away for a while, and the strong medicine will take her "superpowers" away. She will look different, and not be able to do a lot of the fun things she normally does. What will her son do while Mommy is away? How will the medicine change her? When and how will Mommy get her superpowers back? Where Did Mommy's Superpowers Go? is a heartwarming story for all children coping with a seriously ill parent or family member, regardless of diagnosis. Based on the author's personal experience, no particular disease or medical treatment is specified, making it a useful resource for any family facing a major health challenge. Told from a child's perspective, the book explains the effects of chemotherapy on one's personal appearance and physical abilities, and shows children how they can be involved in their loved one's recovery.
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Jenifer Gershman lives with her husband, Steven, and son, Jason, in [Maynard] Massachusetts. In 2007, at the age of 38, Jenifer was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood protein disorder which, left untreated, is fatal. Without prompt and proper treatment, the prognosis is approximately 12 to15 months. Jenifer underwent high dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant ... TWICE ... both in 2007 and 2008. Her son Jason was only 4 years old at the time of her first treatment. She is currently in remission and happy to be living a healthy and active life with her family. To find out more about the book and the author, Jenifer, please visit us on Facebook at: Mommy's Superpowers FB Page And Jenifer's blog is at: Mommy's Superpowers Blog