"Me: Well, you see, I, uh, I'm a cancer survivor. Person #1: And how's that working out for you? Me: Well, you see, I, uh, used to have leukemia. Person #2: Dude, how come you're not, like, BALD? Me: Well, you see, I, uh, I had acute lymphocytic lymphoma when I was five. Person #3: Whoa. THAT must'a sucked. I once had my tonsils out."

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Source: Jordan Sonnenblick (2011). “After Ever After”, p.54, Scholastic Inc.

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Jordan Sonnenblick is a celebrated author known for his engaging young adult novels that explore themes of resilience and personal growth.

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