February 5, 2008

THE E-BOOK

Tara is the creative one.  And once she gets her mind set to do something, she does it full speed.  She used her contacts at the school district to get a contract to write a child's e-book all about type 2 diabetes.  It was about how to prevent it and what to do once you are diagnosed.  She asked me to read it when she was finished.   I said that I'm not an editor, but would give it a shot.  It was a good book.  I guess it's needed now too, with so many kids being overweight and not eating right.  Most of the kids won't have type 2 of course, but some will.  Those that have some symptoms can ask their parents about it.  Hopefully that will lead to treatment.  The school was behind it all the way, which made Tara happy.  She didn't get a lot of money for the effort, but thought is was worth it if it keeps just one kid from heading down a path of sickness.  Later, she found that her book had been nominated for a district wide prize.  I could tell that this made her happy, but I think she was just happy in knowing she may help someone stay healthy.

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