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  • Genre:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
  • SubGenre:Personal Memoirs
  • Language:English
  • Pages:52
  • Paperback ISBN:9781098331276

Boom And Then It Came

by Ellen Arevalo-Barrera

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Overview
"Boom And Then It Came" is a mother turned caretaker's journal. This personal story chronicles the journey of a mother through her daughters fight with cancer. In such moments we can give in to hopelessness, but Ellen's story inspires hope that others can make it through their own battle and remain positive. It's a story full of love, disappointment, and challenges overcome.
Description
"Boom And Then It Came" is a mother turned caretaker's journal. This personal story chronicles the journey of a mother through her daughters fight with cancer. In such moments we can give in to hopelessness, but Ellen's story inspires hope that others can make it through their own battle and remain positive. It's a story full of love, disappointment, and challenges overcome. This true story will make you tear up and smile. Life is endlessly complex, during its course we question why things happen to us. But we must remain hopeful and grateful that we can embrace the true meaning of these life lessons.
About the author
Ellen was born and raised in Queens, NY, the sister to older and younger brothers, Peter and Philip. She is the daughter of hard-working parents who were immigrants from Ecuador, Rosa and Pedro. She's a wife to her high school sweetheart, Tony. Ellen has a double Master's Degree in Human Resources. She enjoys working with people and finds labor law fascinating. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with Elle, her ONEderful daughter and her hubby. She loves to travel, is a foodie, and enjoys margaritas on the beach. She's grateful to share her story, and hopes it inspires caretakers to write about their own life experiences. She quotes, "Writing and sharing my thoughts has helped my mental health and I hope it helps others to hold on to faith in the darkest moments."

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Liz 		Inspirational story An amazing real life book. Not only is this book inspirational but it brings you a different look in how you view life. It’s inspiring and motivational. for anyone that has gone through tough situations with their children from medical diagnosis to life-threatening conditions I was able to see a positive side when I had difficult encounters personally. Thank you to this amazing author and blessings to her amazing Hero El. Read more
Sherese 		Powerful Heartfelt Journey This is a detailed account of a family’s journey in faith, love and strength told through a courageous mom’s eyes. The details in the journal provide great insight to the challenges and ultimate success as one family battles one of the most terrifying illnesses known to man. This book will take you on an emotional journey of a lifetime and show you the exit with a pleasant feeling of warmth in your heart. Read more
Rosemarie 		BOOM AND THEN IT CAME Beautifully done, definitely a tear jerker!! Thank you for sharing your strength and passion on your journey with your beautiful daughter. She's definitely a "CHAMP" in my book!!! Read more
Donna 		Boom and Then It Came I still have tears in my eyes from reading this powerful journal! Ellen and Elle are rock stars! I read this on a plane ride and found it to be a strong testimony to the unconditional love that Ellen has for her beautiful daughter, Elle! Ellen shows us how to rely on our faith and our perseverance during the most difficult of times. Elle (Boom) shows us what a strong and determined young lady she is. Boom is a beautiful gift to this world and I am both honored and humbled to know this wonderful mom and her courageous daughter personally. Keep on rockin..... Thank you, Ellen! Read more
Lori 		BOOM And Then It Came I read this powerful journal in one sitting and a week later I am still thinking about it. Thank you to the author for sharing her heroic journey with her daughter. I have worked at a camp for children with cancer, but this book really opened my eyes to what they face day-by-day during treatment. What a testament to love and faith! The juxtaposition of their family's personal battle overlapping with the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in NYC was also very interesting. I highly recommend to all families facing a health crisis. Read more
Zaira 		BOOM AND THEN IT CAME It takes a superwoman to raise a superhero. Thank you for reminding me of the importance of holding on to our faith. "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will." I look forward to reading Elle's journal. Read more
Pete 		Intimate and Real A year in the life documentation of a young teen girl's courageous fight against leukemia as seen through her loving mother's eyes. It captures the highs, lows, and so many little details between the two extremes. The second half unintentionally becomes a time capsule for the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. I read it over the weekend in three short bursts and found it riveting and educational. I'm sure it will bring hope and perspective to all who read it. Thank you for sharing your intimate story. Read more
M 		Real life. Written by a real Mom. A real life story ....written by an extraordinary mom who simply loves her daughter and helped her through tough times. When life gives you lemons...Ellen shows us how to keep moving. Read more
Gerard 		Boom and then it came Fine read Read more