A Bump in the Road

About the Book

Friday, April 29, 2005

Is this what shock feels like? I feel like I'm watching a movie on television. I feel all the emotions and watch to see what happens next, but the movie doesn't seem to end

Susan Arnold was not prepared for the jarring life changes that accompanied her father's diagnosis of lung cancer. Just like millions of families around the world, Susan had to ask herself: now what?

Arnold soon found out that health-care professionals provide endless advice and information for cancer patients, but there is precious little available for the families. How do families cope with the loss of their "normal" lives along with the possible loss of a beloved family member?

Arnold started journaling her experiences in hopes of helping others on the same path. In A Bump in the Road, she bravely shares her story for all of those touched by this harrowing disease. She records every emotion and thought with raw, open honesty. As the seasons changed, she changed with them. But above all, Arnold discovered that there can be strength and beauty amidst the pain of saying good-bye.

For families struggling with a loved one's cancer, A Bump in the Road offers hope, support, and encouragement. All proceeds from book sales have been donated, in memory of Susan's father, to a camp in Ontario, Canada for children with cancer and their families.

About the Author

Susan Arnold is the clerk-administrator for the village of South River and lives in South River, Ontario, with her husband, Ron, and their two boys, Greg and Brandon.

Brandon Arnold is a student at the Land of Lakes Senior Public School in Burks Falls, Ontario and lives in South River, Ontario with his parents and brother.