Brand New Release Hits #1 in the Amazon Kindle Store

Diagnosis_Rare_DiseaseCategory: Genetics

All Star Press – Books that Change Lives – just released the digital versions of Denise Crompton’s compelling look at 13 families who received the diagnosis no parents ever wants to hear.  “Diagnosis: Rare Disease” provides a heartbreaking exposé of what life is like for families that have a member with a rare disease. Crompton details the journey of each family, including her own, who has one or more children with a rare disease called Mucolipidosis. The stories wade through the erratic diagnosis process, medical muck-ups, endless pain, a plethora of medical appliances and home modifications, special education, multiple hospitalizations and surgeries, unrelenting stress and the ever-present fear of death.

“The book highlights how stoic, resilient, strong and resourceful these families are,” explains Carolyn Paisley-Dew, ISMRD Board Member, Australia. “It underlines the importance of networks to allow these isolated families to support each other and to give them a sense of belonging. Denise Crompton presents these stories in a style that is compassionate and easy to read.”

“Diagnosis” is a must-read for medical professionals who wish to learn how to work with families in these difficult situations.  Families dealing with a rare disease will recognize themselves in this book that is destined to be a classic in its field.

“Diagnosis: Rare Disease” is currently available in the Amazon Kindle Store and in all digital ebook formats through Smashwords.  Within 24 hours of being released, Crompton’s book hit the #1 spot for paid books in the Genetics category of Amazon.

#1 Genetics book on Amazon

The True Story of Angel Gabriel Now Available in Paperback

Angel Gabriel bookThe printed version Joy LaPlante’s Angel Gabriel – A True Story is now available from publishing house All Star Press.

It was January 9, 1997 and icy weather in Michigan caused the only major, commercial airline crash in the United States that year. This is the true story in the aftermath of Comair crash 3272,  and the first incident following the crash of TWA 800. Originally written and self-published in 1999 by author Joy LaPlante, “Angel Gabriel – A True Story” was updated and re-released in all e-book formats last year.  It is now available in paperback.

“When I wrote the book, I just sat down and wrote it,” explained Joy.  “I just told the story of my experience with the Angel Gabriel.  I never thought in a million years I would write a book and become a published author.  It is just something that happened.  I am just a simple woman who told my story, in my own words, to help spread the message.”

Offered at the introductory price of only $7.97, the updated version of “Angel Gabriel – A True Story” is now available  for the first time in paperback.

Book reviewers and bloggers should contact the publisher at allstarpress@verizon.net to request a copy.

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The book is also available through Amazon.

What Others Are Saying About this Book:

Angel Gabriel is an exquisite account of an amazing angelic encounter. It will captivate you from beginning to end. A unique story that will become a cherished heirloom I think.”
~ Paula Hunter, Devon, England UK

Reading this book to my children was an awesome and thoroughly spiritual experience for all of us. What a wonderful teaching tool about Angels and their heavenly work. One of the most valuable times I’ve spent with them. Thank you and God bless you.”
~ Kellie Schaub : Monroe, Michigan

Your story was fascinating. I found myself devouring the pages and relating many of your experiences to my own. Although I’m not a very religious person, I am a deeply spiritual one. Your book found a place in my spiritual center and has added its wisdom to my heart. Your gift to the firemen will be felt by many, because you gave it from your heart and felt the love pour from your soul while giving. You yourself have the courage to forsake vanity and follow your heart such actions will change the world. Thank you so much for sharing your bravery with us. Having an angel appear and give you instructions is certainly what I call a defining moment in one’s life. You are courageous to write your story so candidly and are to be congratulated for making it such wondrous reading. ”
~ Ace Starry Author of : The Magic Life

 

About All Star Press

All Star Press is a print and digital publishing firm based out of Tarpon Springs, Florida with a specialization in e-books.  Founded in 2011, All Star Press is the publisher of 22 books, including “Sleep Great for Life,” “The Road to Recovery” and “Getting Seen.” The firm publishes in both print and e-book formats. Learn more at www.allstarpress.com.