Angels & Monsters: A Child's Eye View of Cancer

Children's perspective of cancer is presented in this uplifting book through their own words, drawings, and photographs. Despite our natural sadness when confronted with this subject, the reader senses courage and hope when turning the pages of this book. Sadness is there as well, but the faith and fighting spirit of these children remind us of the resilience and strength and unceasing hope within all of us.

As always, Billy shows us the value of each individual. His work focuses on groups of people that we often would prefer not to acknowledge, those with AIDS, those with disabilties, the homeless and, in this case, kids with cancer. But Billy always shows us that we can learn much from each individual and that all can bring joy to our lives. Contrary to being "depressing," this book is full of hope.

Angels & Monsters: A Child's Eye View Of Cancer by art therapist Lisa Murray and professional photographer Billy Howard is the impressive result of an eight year project in which Murray worked with children and had them express their feelings about their cancers through their artwork -- and then talk about their art. Howard took a photographic portrait of each child. The artwork and the portraits where paired and presented in a stunningly beautiful and thought-provoking exhibit under the auspices of the American Cancer Society, and which is memorably presented in the pages of Angels & Monsters. Sensitive, insightful, unique, and thoroughly "kid friendly", Angels & Monsters is highly recommended reading for any child (and their parents) having to cope with cancer, and would make a welcome and valued addition to any school or community library collection.

Amazing .. the strength we can get from children. I knew Katie and she was a wonderful little girl. Her story continues here and she will always be in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. "Katie's Angel" is on the front of this book and on so many things she left to those who cherished and loved her. I can't see an angel that I do not think of Katie. She even wrote a personal cookbook and this angel is on the cover. The book is suitable for adults and children, because it gives us all hope and the power to be strong, sick or not. Nice pictures and very good reading... but you will fight a lump in your throat.

Great book, especially for parents who are dealing with a child with cancer. You can't find a more honest opinion or approach to dealing with cancer, than that of a child. Kudos to Lisa Murray and Billy Howard for sticking to their guns for 8 years and seeing their dream come to fruition!