This has to be one if not the saddest book I have ever read, and I have read a lot of books in my time.
The story is about Hannah who is diagnosed with cancer just before she turns 3 years old.
The story is narrated by her mother Maria Housden who wanted to share Hannah's story.
Maria tells us how Hannah's progresses through the cancer and the treatment and predominantly how she deals with it.
I must admit I read this book whenn my own daughter was about 3, and it really hit home how precious life is and how extremely precious children are. It is a truly heartbreaking story, one that you cannot fail to be movved by.
I won't give too much away, but the shoes on the front cover feature in the book and I swear you will never look at another pair of red shoes the same again - heartbreaking stuff.
It is a lovely book, very easy to read and set out in small chapters.
The only thing I would say is that you have (especially) young children, you will find this truely heartbreaking. You cannot fail to be moved and like me you will find yourself often moved to tears.
Maria has since written another book - Unravelled - the true story of a woman who dared to become a different kind of mother. Another definite must read.
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