A Bump In My Road - Hardcover

Abbott, Rosalind

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1601311796 ISBN 13: 9781601311795

Publisher: Castlebridge Books, 2014

Synopsis

A Bump In My Road, is a story of a little girl who is not feeling well, is sent to hospital by her doctor and starts her journey very scared of the unknown. In this powerful book you will be captivated by the simple emotions felt by the author as she retells the same experience from her own childhood. She shows how a positive mind set, and some step by step tips, can really make a difference on your way to good health in an upbeat 'feel better' way. This book is written to give sick children strength, to thank all families for their support, and hospital staff for their care.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosalind Abbott grew up in South Africa, the eldest of three kids. At a time when many of us are considering our future careers Roz was given the news that she had Leukaemia. She was only 20 years old, with her whole life ahead of her. Her family were shocked that she only had a 50/50 chance of survival. Rosalind is now a published author, often using elements of her powerful personal journey in her stories.
 
Rosalind said:
"Finding out I had a type of cancer, leukaemia, a 'disease' with a low chance of survival, sent me into shock, my inner strength and belief that I was put on this earth to do so much more, pulled me through. I saw this as a challenge, an opportunity to grow even stronger than I ever was... of course I had my ups and downs, but I was here to live.
 
It was an amazing challenge; I found out how powerful the mind really is and I recognised and appreciated my ability to overcome a life-changing situation. I found out for the first time who I really am and how grateful I am to be here, as well as discovering amazing strengths - not only my own, but my family's too. This event brought us so much closer than ever before."
 
Now almost 20 years in remission, Rosalind has found her life purpose - her passion. She is on her path as an author and is writing books to encourage and empower children to read out loud. "The stories just started flowing", she said of rediscovering a love of creating real life stories with a rhythm and a rhyme. It has become such a great joy.
 
Through the inspiring stories in her 'Everyday Kidz' books, Rosalind is bringing joy to the lives of children and support to their parents.

Review:

 A moving story, simply narrated, with an upbeat ending that clearly resonates with the emotions felt by the author. Helen C Stevens, London.

Having seen this exact story unfold before my eyes, it is a great tool to explain the process and help children understand and overcome these "bumps in the road".  A wonderful inspirational gift for all children and their parents to understand illnesses.
Karen Ostenried, Melbourne Australia

As a parent of a sick daughter, this book would have made such a difference to us as a family who were totally dependent on the medical and nursing staff in the hospital to care for our child, to give her and us the courage confidence and trust to face the unknown.
Brendan Sands. Sligo. Ireland. 

This story has a phenomenal message behind it. It's easy to talk about medicine and how to get better but 'A Bump in my Road' shows how it all really begins with your mind and your attitude. This is a lesson that I want to teach my own kids; that they can be empowered to choose how they are going to face the challenges they will inevitably face throughout their lives. 
 Leah Mullis, Saskatchewan, Canada (Author Surviving Baby Colic)

About this edition

• Publisher: Castlebridge Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1601311796
• ISBN 13: 9781601311795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Seltzer Jerry Joe