Comments from the professional community about It's Good to Know a Miracle:

Selected as one of 10 Health Books in 2008 "You'll Actually Want to Read"

Laura Landro, Editor, Wall Street Journal, December 24, 2008

A deeply personal, remarkably detailed testimonial to the power of positive energy and medical advocacy to bring about the miracle of a second chance at life through transplantation. Jay and Sue persuasively share the many perspectives that encompass the transplant journey….from that of caregiver, to patient to medical staff. Every reader will find many wonderful lessons and inspiration to take away from this tale. I commend the authors for their honesty and perseverance in the detail of the telling.

Lynne Coughlin Samson, Esq., Executive Director National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program

Every time I work on the inpatient service it reminds me of the critically important role of the caregivers, loved ones and support system for each of our patients. This is especially true during difficult times, when the connections provided by the caregivers and support system (whether through physical care, verbal encouragement or just being there in spirit) offer the patient their most tangible reasons for hope, strength and will to keep fighting. It's more "powerful" than our strongest chemotherapy, antibiotics and stem cell graft effects. The Shotel’s book is a poignant illustration of this critically important role.

Michael Linenberger, MD, Medical Director, Apheresis and Cellular Therapy
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

It is always helpful for families to know that their journey through transplant, with its ups and downs, has been shared by others. This book offers not only the patient’s insight but those of her parents/caregivers as well. Families facing a transplant will draw inspiration from the Shotel’s experience.

Susan Stewart, Executive Director, Bone Marrow Transplant InfoNET
"This is an amazing story of a woman who stayed strong in the struggle to fight (and WIN!) for her life. Her dedication, passion and insights in coping with the emotional and physical pain during her journey no doubt played major roles in her ability to 'beat leukemia'. She is an inspiring figure and gives hope to all of us who ultimately will experience a life's greatest challenge."

F. Marc Stewart, M.D.
Medical Director, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Professor of Medicine, University of Washington