by Elizabeth Golden

"From her fear of needles to her hairdresser's scary story about surgery, Golden describes it all. She explains her embarrassment over her body and fear of being different from her friends. The pain, messy hair and morphine during recovery will resonate with anyone who has ever gone through a major operation. Golden's rambling, chatty style mirrors how a teenager would talk. It's as if she were sitting across from you, explaining how it feels to have spinal surgery. While primarily aimed at kids, Golden's book could easily be enjoyed by adults."
Laura Axelrod
June 16, 2008
The Birmingham News


"Grab this inspiring memoir and get ready to see the light at the end of the tunnel!"
RIGHT ON! MAGAZINE


"Elizabeth's personal experience and insight is of tremendous value for patients with Scoliosis and their families. Elizabeth not only offers help and hope to those who have just been diagnosed, but also encourages and empowers the future of these young women in regards to their self-image and self-confidence."
Joseph O'Brien, President, National Scoliosis Foundation


An insightful, honest, and ultimately uplifting account of one girl's battle with scoliosis. Elizabeth Golden's book is filled with lessons about courage, acceptance, grace, and the importance of family and friends. An inspiration to us all.
Suzy Welch
Co-author of the international bestseller - Winning


Elizabeth describes how she didn't let scoliosis affect her outlook on life, just as I didn't let it affect mine. I hope that any girl facing an illness will read this book and be inspired.
Maritza Correia
Olympic Medalist


Having dealt with my own scoliosis since I was a teenager, I applaud Elizabeth Golden for writing this insightful book and sharing her story with teenagers and their families.
JoBeth Williams
Film and television Actress


Seen through the eyes of adolescence, Elizabeth describes her personal experience with spine surgery to correct scoliosis and expresses this with charm, candor and humor. At the same time, she does not sugarcoat the surgical procedure, the discomfort and the related anxieties. Significantly, she relates her own journey of personal growth with the acquisition of coping skills to deal with life’s difficulties. It is this growth toward maturity and independence that makes her story so compelling. This is the book for anyone facing similar life challenges.
Dr. Denis S. Drummond
Emeritus Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia


Patient networking, which this book helps facilitate, is critical to the education of patients and families about scoliosis. This book will result in more knowledgeable and honest discussions between the physician and patient, which is so important for a good treatment outcome.
Dr. Randal Betz
Past President, Scoliosis Research Society
Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Published by: Five Star Publications
ISBN 978-1-58985-102-3
$12.95
Published June 2008
Paperback / Nonfiction