When we view life with a positive attitude and with gratitude, a greater understanding develops. We feel inspired to take responsibility. And during this process participation in our illness slowly becomes a habit. This is the time for us to make our illness our business. Better still, make our health a priority.

"This is a story of anguish and fear, enduring hope, determination and admiration, inspired by a girl who often stopped short of slipping over the edge. One who blossomed and developed many passions - for music, opera, stimulating friendships and for cake Tiffany's parents commemorated her love for life by donating her body to science.

Parents in a similar situation will be encouraged by the way Deborah continued to challenge medical authority. Too many doctors do not realize that a mother needs to know the facts, and often feel she wouldn't understand anyway.

RAISING TIFFANY portrays the gifts of a very special girl. It is a message of love, joy and admiration. Beyond a memoir, it celebrates life. It sings

"RAISING TIFFANY" is a powerful, heart-warming account from a mother who has been through the biggest test of all - the death of her daughter. It's an account which will restore your faith in human nature and help everyone to work their way through life, whatever the challenges. Raising Tiffany will also inspire parents with special needs children." -Sophie King, author of "Mums@Home," and "The School Run"

"As a mother of a chronically ill child I found this book extremely encouraging. Deborah's courage to question doctors will inspire others to do likewise. "RAISING TIFFANY" is a well-written and hauntingly moving account of a young life." -Michelle McCarthy, Charity Fund Raiser, UK

We all want 'happily ever after'. From earliest childhood we buy into that dream so we're ill prepared when life kicks us up the backside. These events that challenge our fairytale beliefs often come in unwelcome packages: life-threatening illness, divorce, accidents, grief and loss, even major surgery. This is a story of one woman's courage as she copes with the challenges and difficult choices she faces, and, in many ways, decides to grow personally and move on to a way of life that is much more vibrant and healthy for her.

The real strength of the memoir is that the reader will have no difficulty identifying with a life determined to succeed in the face of setbacks large and small. Each uplifting moment leaves this calmly maturing woman more confident in the face of bleakness and uncertainty. Her confidence reassures her that a power greater will open ways.