Up and Adam: A Patient's Experience on Winning with IBD:

by Adam Finkelstein, Adam Finkelstein (Illustrator)

Overview

I created this book to provide a relatable role model for young IBD patients. The character Adam really is me, and I experienced everything that the character in this book did. My hope is for young patients to take on a positive and resilient mindset.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666214512
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/04/2020
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Recently (Spring 2020) I graduated from Lafayette College and then started medical school at the Penn State College of Medicine in July. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age two and eventually had my colon removed at age twelve. My experiences as a patient inspired me to pursue a career in medicine to help patients in a similar position as I have been in.

In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, baseball, reading, and exploring parks and cities. I grew up in a suburb of Boston, MA, and was fortunate to receive excellent care at Boston Children’s Hospital for nearly 20 years.