Have you heard about Feeding Eden? It's a new memoir about how a child's food allergies affect the lives of a family. I'm in the process of reading it, but it's slow going for me--not because it isn't compelling but because it makes me start to tense up and hyperventilate. Which means this book is an excellent portrayal of what it means to be a food allergy family. Here is the author, Susan Weissman, talking about the book on YouTube.
I think it's a good read for everyone. Food allergy parents will relate to it, of course, but more importantly, I think it is a great chance for others to get into the head of a food allergy parent.
"We parents can't make magic. We can't transform our children. But we can heal with our touches, our words, and our love. We can show them how to take their medicine. When we do this, our children can save themselves."--Susan Weissman, Feeding Eden
The publisher has agreed to send one copy of Feeding Eden to one commenter from my blog. Leave a comment by midnight on Sunday, March 11, saying why you'd like to read this book. I'll announce a winner on Monday, March 12.
Prize Redraw: Janeen! You won! Send me your info!
I haven't read it yet. It really looks good though. I love Susan! She's a fantastic food allergy advocate :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a good book. It's always nice to know there are others out there that are going through the same challenges in life.
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me!!! I would love this book!
ReplyDeleteWith all the food allergies we have in our family, four daughters all with different dietary needs, I would LOVE to read this book! I love giving my to support those that give people with food allergies a voice! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, awesome!! I'd love to win this. My husband and I, who both have food allergies, are about to start our little family together. This would be so helpful!! hostess {at} host-itnotes.com
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book. I have a friend that is allergic to almost everything. It would be easier for me to list what she can eat. The poor thing. She is allergic to Tea, coffee, beef, fruit, sugar, corn, nuts, tree nuts, dairy, rice, chocolate. The list goes on. I would love to win this for her. My family has food allergies to, but compared to her, she could use the book better than me. Thank you. Melinda.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very interesting! I am the mom of a beautiful 11 year old girl with a milk allergy. It's been an adventure all the way and hearing other people's stories helps us cope with our own challenges.
ReplyDeleteI am new the the food allergy world. My son was diagnosed a few months ago with milk and egg allergies. I would love to read the book!
ReplyDeleteI am a mother of three little girls! 5,3 and 3 months. After weeks of no sleeping and nursing a baby that spit up everything She ate a Dr suggested I cut out dairy. She is a different child now! Happy, chubby and a Great sleeper. We have found she also can not tolerate beans and peanuts too. This book would be great to read as I learn more about the "Brynlee diet"!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI have just stumbled upon your blog (from the recommendation in the GoDairyFree book). We just found out 2 weeks ago that our 8 yr old daughter, Ella Rose, is allergic to milk. The word "overwhelmed" does not come close to how we feel..... I look forward to learning more from you!!!
I just started reading more, and found your blog -- thank you for writing about this! My son (4yrs) is allergic to peanuts, and now I am trying to figure out if my 4mo old is allergic to dairy... I'm a little terrified of going dairy-free. I may be sending you more messages soon!!!
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