Alicia's Updates A Mother's Memoir of Pediatric Cancer is author and cancer advocate  Rene A. Fesler's first book about her family's life while her youngest daughter Alicia was battling cancer.  A compilation of emails sent to keep family and friends informed of Alicia's treatment  the book has a powerful message for everyone that no matter what adversity anyone faces, life is to be lived and enjoyed.  There are no guarantees of a tomorrow and it's ok to laugh during a crisis.   The book takes the reader on a journey from initial diagnosis and through treatment and the impact it had upon everyone surrounding this family.  Alicia's Updates will make you laugh and cry as it tells a compelling story with the lesson that some heroes come in small packages! 
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