PLAYING IN DIRT: A Family's Faithful Journey in Battling Childhood Cancer($19.95Value)

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What is it like to NOT have cancer? Surrounded by this dreaded disease five-year-old Kimberley doesn’t know a world without it. The talk of death and illness is commonplace in her home, but in her innocent eyes, life is still great. Her parents, extended relatives, family friends, and complete strangers, helped her navigate the chaos and made sure she never missed a day of kindergarten. Follow Kimberley through a year in the early 1980’s on the family’s ranch in California’s Central Valley. While her big brother, Clint, fights for his life to Kimberley he is her best friend and protector. Discover what it was like for a young girl to witness her sibling endure countless treatments, hospital stays, and encounter unexplained miracles—through love, laughter, and faith. This is a true story of how cancer brought a family and community closer to each other. "An inspiring book of faith, family, and resilience." Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author KIMBERLEY GHIGGIA THORN is a teacher who loves to write. She was raised out in the country and in small communities in California. Much of her childhood was spent learning how to live with an older brother who was fighting for his life, battling childhood cancer. A sibling perspective on cancer is a unique experience. Kimberley now lives in the state of Nevada with her husband on their small farm. She was an elementary school classroom teacher for many years before becoming a private teacher for children all over the world. Most of her day is spent helping young learners find joy in writing. She is thankful for each day and finds joy in living life to its fullest.