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"THE BOOK IS AWESOME! I can't tell you how difficult it was for me to put it down at any point. I found myself getting home and going immediately to the book and I finished it very quickly. It was perfectly written. It not only described in detail to a testicular cancer patient what to expect form diagnosis through treatment but also gives the patient and caregivers a first-hand look at how cancer and its treatment affects everyday life, relationships, right down to how difficult it is to simply get dressed. I also enjoyed getting to know more about Ian as a person, as your son, and about you and your family. It simply was a wonderfully written story and I can't explain how grateful I am that you honored Ian and how proud he is of you. Simply incredible! Powerful! And it brought me to tears many times over..."
- John Nigra, testicular cancer survivor, Florida
"When I finished the book I was absolutely amazed and terrified at the same time. The first thing that came to my mind was what an awesome mom you are. Your relationship with Ian is inspirational. At times I would see glimpses of my relationship with my own mother as well as see parts of my own story played out on the pages of the book. As a matter of fact, I called my mom the evening I finished the book because I felt I needed to chat a bit with her... I know your efforts are not only going to save many young men along the way, but every expectation that Ian had to educate and enlighten others about testicular cancer will have been met..." - Mike Craycraft, founder, Testicular Cancer Society, testicular cancer survivor, Ohio
"Well I've just finished reading "Together We Will Win," and boy I have the utmost respect and admiration for yourself and Ian. It was very emotional reading Ian's words, and quite a few tears flowed at times, yet the way Ian's words have been written made me want to read on more, even when I had other things to do... I couldn't put the book down.... Reading Ian's words really made me feel like I had known him for years, and he sounds like the kind of guy I could have got along with and had a laugh with... I really mean that, Karen, he sounds like a brilliant lad and it's so sad what happened to Ian.
It was so hard for me personally as a survivor to take in what Ian went through...all that pain he went through at times, whereas I just had one shot of chemo and didn't suffer nearly as much as Ian...I really am so lucky... but this is why people like yourself and me do what we do... to make sure that other men don't have to suffer like Ian did. His words toward the end of the book where he wanted you to write his story so that other men would be educated... well that's bloody brave and admirable of Ian to think of others whilst he was going through such a terrible time...."
- Darren One Ball Couchman, author of One Lump or Two, testicular cancer survivor, UK
"I have never had a book touch me in so many ways as this one has. I found myself crying, laughing, crying, laughing and crying again. After I started to read the book I didn't want to put it down. I feel like I know Ian through your written pages. I also have to admire the strength you and Mark both had through this most challenging of all experiences...I hope to be an advocate by telling others about this disease in hopes men and young men will not be embarrassed to check their testicles regularly... It was truly a book I will read again and I have already shared with others!
- Susie Bilderback, So. Missouri
"I read your book "Together We Will Win" and wanted to let you know how deeply your son's story touched me. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Ian, I truly felt I was able to know his personality through your words and unwavering, honest characterization. I am amazed by how much I learned while reading the novel. You have now permanently changed the definition of 'cancer' to me. You stripped away the medical jargon and stereotypes, therefore making it tangible with a sense of humanity. It was a privilege to read such an inspiring and intimate story. You touched my heart. - Amy Blizzard, Author of The Doctor's Daughter, Indiana
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