A Boy and His Soul invites readers into the world of eleven-year-old Jeremy, a brave boy living with advanced leukemia, who suddenly becomes aware of his animated soul, “Jewel. ” Guided by Jewel’s quiet wisdom, Jeremy embarks on a tender and transformative journey to help his family and friends come to terms with his illness, gently leading them toward peace and acceptance.Jeremy’s story unfolds through poignant scenes of love, friendship, and even laughter, interwoven with glimpses of the afterlife.. The second book in John Graham Pole’s trilogy, A Boy and His Soul the author writes from experience. As a seasoned pediatrician and oncologist, John has walked alongside countless other children in similar scenarios.This uplifting novel is the author’s offering to readers of all ages: a safe space to explore grief, hope, and the enduring power of connection. It’s a novel about saying goodbye—and finding light, even in the darkest of places.
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$15.99
John Graham-Pole is a British-trained physician, educator, and author with over fifty years of experience in pediatric oncology, palliative care, and medical teaching. He has taught and practiced at four universities and is known for his compassionate approach to medicine and storytelling. John’s work highlights the human side of healthcare, emphasizing the vital roles of both the nursing profession and the creative arts in medicine. John retired to live with his wife Dorothy Lander in Antigonish, where they both founded and run HARP Publishing.
“Tears of sorrow, laughter and joy heal us as our souls connect with this boy who found his own soul”
Sandra Bertman, Ph.D., Scholar, Arts & Health Institute, Lesley University
Author, Grief and the Healing Arts: Creativity as Therapy
“This courageous and heart-warming novel brings the death of children into the conversation … I believe it will make a difference to lives—and to deaths”
Nancy Moules, Ph.D., Professor Nursing,
Chair in Child and Family Cancer Care. University of Calgary
$15.99 paperback
9780993829550
6 x 9 | 124 pages
