Barbara Kessler,
Medical Office Manager
Mark Tobias,
Committeeman, Washington Township, NJ
| “I picked up Cancer: An Ocean of Tears one evening and literally
never stopped reading until I finished it. This book is an incredible
tribute to Joshua Laurie written not with a pen, but rather with his
father’s heart. It is an insightful book for all parents coping with
their child’s cancer diagnosis. It is not just a story about life and
death. We take a journey with a father and son and their meaningful
look at living and loving, and dying with dignity.” Barbara Kessler, Medical Office Manager |
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“Little did Jack know when he named his son after a biblical figure
identified as a ‘savior’ and ‘deliverer’ how prophetic his choice
would become. Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised
Land, Jack leads us on his personal journey coping with the
untimely passing of his son. Hopefully, as a result, others experiencing
similar unfortunate circumstances will take solace and
comfort that they are not alone in their own travails.” Mark Tobias, Committeeman, Washington Township, NJ |
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| “Jack Laurie writes with such care and tenderness that at times it
is hard to remember that as a former Green Beret he is one of our
countries most elite fighting men. It has been said no man is
stronger than when he reaches down to help another, Jack’s book
proves that this is the case. It also shows that no matter the training
one receives life will give you challenges that truly test your soul.
Jack’s spirit shines through.” Dr. William Horton, author of “Gorilla NLP” |
| “As a pediatric oncologist, I recognize that most of my relationship
with a child and the family is built upon an endless number of
encounters in both the clinic and in the hospital. Although such a
relationship may be both intimate and emotional, it remains one
of remarkably brief interactions focused on fixing day to day
complications and on the goal of achieving remission and cure.
But what happens after the physician leaves the room or when the
family goes home? How does a family cope with fighting off life threatening
illness with medicines, which sometimes seem worse
than the disease? Reading Cancer: An Ocean of Tears provides a
sometimes eye-opening exposure to what the doctor rarely sees—
how deeply the diagnosis of leukemia impacts upon not only the
child and the family, but also all aspects of life.” Dr. Lisa A. Michaels, M.D. Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Member, Cancer Institute of New Jersey |
| “Jack has given us a real insight into the journey some of us must
take and the lessons we must learn from the death of a child through
illness. His style is open, clear and entertaining and his message
is timely and touching. I have never lost a child to death but Jack
made me feel as though I was an integral part of his story and his
learning.” Tim Connor, CSP, best selling author, speaker and trainer |
| “A compelling journal of a father’s journey to come to terms with
the passing of his son and the lessons he learned. Your heartstrings
are tugged as you find yourself emotionally engaged, holding back
tears at times. A heartfelt experience any parent can relate to.” Stephanie L. Labanowski, Town Councilor, State of Connecticut |
| “This remarkable story will hold your attention from beginning
to end. Writing honestly and vividly, Jack Laurie reveals the
hopes, the fears, and the heroic struggle of an exceptional father
and a courageous son. You will always remember Cancer: An
Ocean of Tears.” John Fludas, Professor of English, Union County College |
| “Through the eyes of a parent, the reader experiences a very candid
and personal account of one family’s endeavors to help their child
experience life to the fullest with the time given to them. It tugs at
the human heart strings!” Doreen Carnvale, Pediatric RN, M.S.N., College Instructor |
| “Jack Laurie writes this book, about his son Joshua, in a manner
that is emotionally moving, sad, and funny at times. He talks about
smoking cigars with Joshua, sleeping under the bed, and even
sneaking into movies. What he did is to treat Joshua, although a
teenager, as a complete adult, friend, and loved one. Jack made
me cry especially during Joshua’s last moments on earth. I will
not easily forget this story about a courageous young man and a
father, and the rest of the family and friends, who stood by him
right to the end.” Jerry Valley, author of “Stage Hypnosis” |
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