Finding Balance

Written by Kati Gardner

Narrated by Nick Mondelli

Jase Ellison doesnt remember having acute lymphocytic leukemia when he was three years old. His cancer diagnosis only enters his mind twice a year. Once at his yearly checkup at the oncology clinic and one when he attends Camp Chemo in the summer. No one in his real life knows about his past, especially his friends at Atlanta West Prep. Mari Manos has never been able to hide her cancer survivorship. She wakes every morning, grabs her pink forearm clip crutches, and starts her day. Mari loves Camp Chemowhere shes developed a healthy crush on fellow camper Jase. At Camp, she knows that shell never get the look or have to explain her amputation to anyone. Jase wants to move on, to never reveal his past. But when Mari transfers to his school, he knows she could blow his cover. Thats the last thing he wants, but he also cannot ignore his attraction to her. Mari wants to be looked at like a girl, a person, and not only known for her disability. But how do you move on from cancer when the world wont let you?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Mar 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781094442624

Kati Gardner

Kati Gardner is a recovering actor, wife, and mom. She is a childhood cancer survivor and amputee who writes books about disability and kissing. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives and writes in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brave Enough was her first novel. You can find her on Twitter at @AuthorKati, on Instagram at AuthorKatiGardner, and at katigardner.com.

Reviews for Finding Balance

[Nikki · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book did a great job of educating its audience on the diverse experiences of childhood cancer survivors wrapped up in a sweet love story. It helps us understand concerns, traumas, and the different ways survivors may wish to be seen. A worthwhile read.

[Giada Vancini · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very lovely. The book flows effortlessly and I lived the characters.