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"You have cancer." Those words changed my life. After I heard them, all I could think was, "My daughter's only 8." It just over whelmed me. "How many dreams would I be able to help her make come true?..".......
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Gross. This is the true story of my cancer journey. I've written it to say thank you to my daughter's hero, Taylor Swift, and to help and inspire others as they, too, battle cancer or invisible illness.
From a fellow Spoonie, Cancer Battler & SwiftieMom, thank you in advance for reading and sharing about my book. It is the first I've ever written, and it literally poured out of my heart. Filled with inspiration, resources, hope, humor, tips, tears & Taylor, I sincerely hope it is a help to you, or someone you love. -e: )
PRAISE FOR 'Dream Accomplished'
*"This book is an unbelievably sweet testament to a family that never gives up, and strives to see the positive even in the toughest of times. I teared up several times reading about Elizabeth's journey. She's gone through so much, yet her love for her daughter and desire to help others shines through like a beautiful light. Between the descriptions of what has helped her on her cancer journey and the incredible moments her family shared searching for Taylor Swift, this is a must-read story."
-Danielle Sills, WKYC Producer
*"This book takes you on an incredible journey. One that allows you to experience the fear and confusion of a cancer diagnosis, the determination of the fight and most importantly, a mother's love. Sprinkle that with some help from pop star, Taylor Swift, and you have a Dream Accomplished."
-Monica Robins, WKYC Senior Health Correspondent
*"Seeing Taylor Swift, who is so far beyond 'needing' the public, reach out and embrace a young fan, makes it all that more touching. She's a genuine class act."
-Chuck Yarborough, Pop Music Critic, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio
*"While everyone's MPN journey is different. Elizabeth's story will ring true to many patients. Elizabeth's description of when she first heard the words, "You have cancer," will remind cancer patients that we are all connected by that one powerful moment."
-William Crowley, Director of Development, mpnresearchfoundation.org
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
"Your book is amazingly inspiring" -@AfterAllMyLove
"The amount of effort & love that has been put into this book is brilliant Swifties go order now Truly Amazing It brought tears to my eyes" -@Taylor13Parmis
"I went through 100 pages at one sitting Your story is so riveting that I couldn't put it down and with such raw emotion it's as if I was feeling the same emotions. Thank you for sharing your story, I know it will change lives." -Laurie W.
"Your story will for sure inspire and help others." -@akronohiomoms
"I sat right down and read the whole book I'd known you'd met Taylor, but I couldn't believe all the pictures and details about how Just Amazing All I can say is WOW " -Jo W.
"Have read your beautiful story 3x already This is the most inspiring cancer book I've read in a long time " -Vicki H.
"Very easy, compelling reading. I can sure identify with hearing those words, "You have cancer." I think it's great how you involved your daughter. This story is unbelievably moving." -Nancy G.
"What a moving story. I do so admire your courage." -Jane G.
'Dream Accomplished' FEATURED IN THE NEWS: (see http: //www.dreamaccomplished.com for links)
WKYC Ch 3 Cleveland News
NBC4i Columbus News
Hudson Hub Times Newspaper
AWARDS:
2015 New Apple General Non-Fiction Excellence