First published 2016
Stefany Shaheen faces every parent's nightmare when her daughter Elle develops Type 1 diabetes. The disease strikes without warning, turning blood sugar into a deadly gamble that medical science cannot fully predict or control. Stefany throws herself into managing Elle's condition, but traditional approaches leave gaps that terrify her. When the family considers getting a specially trained service dog, Stefany must overcome her doubts about whether an animal can succeed where medicine falls short. Coach arrives as a medic-alert dog with an extraordinary ability to detect dangerous blood sugar changes before they become life-threatening. The German Shepherd transforms their daily existence from constant fear into something approaching normal family life. Coach's nearly supernatural skills give the Shaheens what they desperately need: peace of mind and the confidence that someone is always watching over Elle.
Genres: family-life, medical, biography-memoir, health
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
240 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: medical-trauma