Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling by Sharon Wozny
“Sharon Wozny deftly captures the raw emotions of siblinghood during a crisis, reminding us that love and vulnerability can shine even in the darkest times.”
This is Jamie’s story – a big sister who loves dance class, softball practice, and giggling with her younger sister, Jordan. Their world is full of beautiful, ordinary moments. Until one word changes everything: Cancer. Jordan is diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Sharon Wozny handles this incredibly difficult subject with so much grace and honesty. Through Jamie’s eyes, we see how life suddenly becomes hospitals, surgeries, appointments, and chemo. We see her parents trying their best but stretched thin. And most importantly, we feel what Jamie feels – that confusing, guilty feeling of being neglected and cornered, even though she knows her sister needs more attention.
It’s a feeling so many siblings of sick children have, but rarely get to say out loud.
What makes this book so special is its healing. When Jamie finally shares her feelings with her parents, and little Jordan tells her, “You are my hero,” everything shifts. Jamie realizes that just by being there, by being her sister, she is helping Jordan fight cancer.
Beautifully illustrated by Melissa Bailey with soft, comforting art, this book is a gentle reminder that all feelings are valid and that talking about them is the first step to healing.
A must-read for every family, school, and library. It teaches empathy, love, and the courage to express what’s in our hearts.
Available as an audiobook and printed book
Perfect for 5 to 14
Grab your copy from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Jamies-Journey-Cancer-Voice-Sibling/dp/1589854020/r
