Amber's Way - by Gloria Galloway (Paperback)

About the Book

When four-year-old Amber is diagnosed with cancer, she and her mother remain undaunted and create joyful lives during her eight-year remission from the illness.

Book Synopsis

Amber's Way is the story of a mother and daughter's journey through an emotionally charged landscape. At the heart of the story is the unwavering bond between Jessica and her courageous daughter, Amber.

Jessica's storybook romance turns to tragedy when she is widowed shortly before Amber's birth. Despite her grief, she makes a promise that her daughter will live a happy life. But her pledge is tested when Amber is diagnosed with cancer after her fourth birthday.

Just as she fought off the monsters lurking under her bed, Amber's warrior spirit prevails against the monster that has invaded her body. And after months of harrowing treatments, when it seemed there was no end in sight, Amber's doctor utters the magical word--remission.

Eight years later, Amber is on the verge of adolescence. In another twist of fate, they are thrust back into the nightmare when her cancer returns. Amber responds by showing the same tenacity she had when she was small and vows to live her life to the fullest. To celebrate her decision, they take up residence in the historic town of Placerville, California, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains.

It is here that Amber makes an unusual friendship with an orphaned deer she names Jane Doe. She also meets Nathan, a cute musician. Will she experience her first kiss without the shadow that has darkened most of her life? Whatever happens, Amber is determined to live her life her way.

Author Gloria Galloway is a cancer survivor and is committed to bringing awareness and help to find a cure for neuroblastoma, an insidious disease which has impacted families around the world. To further that cause, a percentage of the proceeds from Amber's Way will be donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Bloomingdale, Illinois.

Review Quotes

"A poignant story of the love between a mother and daughter, Amber's Way is written with tenderness, promise, and hope. Readers who have battled an illness or lost a loved one will resonate with the cast of endearing characters." --Alice J. Wisler, award-winning author of Rain Song and Life at Daniel's Place

"What an amazing and touching story. It captures the essence of a brave little girl and all of the family and friends that surrounded her. Instead of sadness I felt the author captured the beauty of life and how one young child could capture the hearts of so many. A must-read." --Patricia Tallungan, President, Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Bloomingdale, Illinois

"My heart was captivated by the delightful personalities and relationships in Amber's Way. This remarkable work by author Gloria Galloway had me laughing and then crying as the story portrays the cancer journey of a courageous young girl whose indomitable spirit is an inspiration to everyone who knows her. Unforgettable and highly recommended." --Lana McAra, award winning author of Shaken but Not Stirred

"Amber's Way is an achingly beautiful story. The profound bond between mother and daughter is palpable. Readers will love the whimsy that Jane Doe brings to the tale. The author's storytelling had me crying, then laughing and wanting to hold my loved ones tight." --Jessica Nobriga, Senior Advisor with Better Place Forests

"Amber's Way had me experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to tears, unfolding the poignant tale of a brave young girl navigating the challenges of cancer. The author did a superb job, and it is readily apparent she did her homework. This wonderful book has my wholehearted recommendation." --Dee Walters, Author of Healing the Broken Heart

"Amber's Way by novelist Gloria Galloway is the deftly crafted story about a mother and daughter's journey through an emotionally charged landscape. At the heart of the story is the unwavering bond between Jessica and her courageous daughter, Amber. A memorable and emotionally engaging read from start to finish, Amber's Way will prove of special interest to young readers concerned with such issues as death and dying, the bonds between parent and child, and teenage romance." --Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Gloria Galloway has enjoyed storytelling since her dolls were the characters for her stories. She grew up in Sacramento, California, within driving distance of the Sierra Nevada mountains which provided inspiration for Amber's Way. Gloria loves spending time with family and friends, and you can often find her curled up with a book and her rescue cat, Summer, who is a happenstance of sheer serendipity. She is a member of the Authors Guild and the Sacramento chapter of the California Writer's Club.