Up and Adam: A Patient's Experience on Winning with IBD:

by Adam Finkelstein, Adam Finkelstein (Illustrator)

Overview

We have a lot of things in common!

I also grew up with IBD and was diagnosed when I was two years old. At times, the disease can be tough to face. That is why we should try to learn from our parents, doctors, and nurses about how to have the right mindset to stay positive. We won't let IBD stop us!

When we're sick, we can't do or eat everything we want to, but we can find new fun things to do and eat. When we're stuck in the bathroom, we can come up with games to play... or even try to get ahead with school work.

This book is about my experiences with IBD when I was around your age. The character Adam really is me, and I experienced everything that the character in this book did.

My hope is for us to have a positive outlook and tackle all of the tough times together. It's a team effort, and we got this!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666214512
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/04/2020
Pages:	34
Sales rank:	357,257
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Recently (Spring 2020) I graduated from Lafayette College and then started medical school at the Penn State College of Medicine in July. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age two and eventually had my colon removed at age twelve. My experiences as a patient inspired me to pursue a career in medicine to help patients in a similar position as I have been in.

In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, baseball, reading, and exploring parks and cities. I grew up in a suburb of Boston, MA, and was fortunate to receive excellent care at Boston Children’s Hospital for nearly 20 years.