Everything's Okay

by Alesia Shute

Overview

When Alesia Shute was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 7, her life was redirected as was that of her entire family. She would go on to survive six major surgeries that had never been tested on a child, several minor surgeries and countless hours of pain and months of hospitalization. Alesia had to grow up quickly and adjust to being sickly and different from others. Everything is Okay is her story of survival that details not only her recovery, but also her struggles through school, boys, marriage, and pregnancy, with some hilarious tales of her adult life to boot.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013012707
Publisher:	Writers of the Round Table Press
Publication date:	06/12/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	174
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Alesia Shute was born in Philadelphia into a hard working family, and grew up in the Northeast with a dad who worked two jobs and a mom who stayed home with the kids. Alesia dreamed of being a fashion model most of her life, but her height kept her from fully following through. She thought about being a nurse, with her natural compassion for people, but her untimely illness at the age of 7 and subsequent six major surgeries, multiple minor surgeries, and long hospital stays made her rethink that career.

In between all of her surgeries, Alesia met her husband, Cliff, whom she has been married to for 25 years. Together they have worked in the nightclub and restaurant business for their entire relationship, balancing marriage and work; crazy-all-night, sleep-all-day work! She helped raise his daughter, their son, and many, many dogs together. They now have two grandchildren who give her more love than she could ask for.
Alesia is the proud recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” for her work on fundraising for a local playground, and she and her husband are active donors to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Pediatric AIDS research is their favorite cause, and they have used their nightclubs to raise money to help the research department and its leading scientist Dr. Steven Douglas in increasing the size of the labs and pursuing many breakthroughs over the past 30 years in AIDS research.
They have used their businesses to hold carnivals and auctions to help families with sick children to pay the bills. Alesia was the president of the Timmy’s Regatta Foundation for 10 years, and she and Cliff still donate to Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey, as well as to local charities that encourage neighborhood children to participate in sports. Overall, Alesia and Cliff have donated close to one million dollars.

Editorial Reviews

As a cancer survivor and former teacher, I highly rate this book.
Alesia Shute shows just what a difference ONE person can make.
Donating all of the proceeds to the Childrens' Hospital of Philadelphia, shows just how selfless she is.
A fast, great read!

Diane Lusk

Everything's Okay By Alesia Shute is an amazing true story of determination and survival. At the age of 7 Alesia was diagnosed with cancer. She survived six major surgeries that had never been tested on a child...She is an inspiration for all of us. I am glad that she is here today to share her story that is a very helpful guide for anyone dealing with cancer. All of the profits from this book go to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Andrea Garrison

This is an amazing story of a young girl's living with such a devastating illness. It is must read as an inspiration to others. I read it, my husband read it and now my daughter has it. It is very fast and easy reading and makes one both cry and laugh through its pages. To all those who know Alesia, you must be a lucky and proud group.

Rickie B.