Life-changing inspirational book detailing the roller coaster ride of a family in their child's first unsuccessful transplant. Told from the one-year-old patient's viewpoint, you will laugh, cry and wonder if the transplant was really unsuccessful. Just shy of his first birthday, Loren McClelland was diagnosed with Hurler Syndrome. Left untreated, Hurler Syndrome is terminal and the patient has a life expectancy of 5-10 years. Written as if the story is told by Loren, Cookin' At Cook chronicles the McClelland Family's roller coaster ride through the process of the first of two transplants. The liberal use of humor throughout keeps the reader focused on the real life struggles of the family through a youngster's eyes and conveys the sense of frustration and ultimately hope the experince brings to the family. The first of three books, Cookin' At Cook uses biblical passages along with quotes from"Loren" to literally change the reader's view of life. Excerpt "IN the beginning, God created the Heavens and Earth. When He Figured out what a mistake He made with grownups, He made babies. That's where I come in." - Loren McClelland "Sometimes ya just gotta take drastic measures to get what you need." - Loren McClelland

Professional Reviews
Cookin' At Cook
January 2003 Title: Cookin’ at Cook: A Babe at Transplantland Author: As told to Jim McClelland by Loren McClelland Genre: memoir Publisher: AmErica House ISBN: 1-58851-572-9 Price: $19.95 Pages: 158 Rating: 3.5 Comment: Recommended Reviewed by: Jennie S. Bev, BookReviewClub.com This is a memoir of a baby who received his first round of bone marrow transplant as “told” to her his father author Jim McClelland. Overall, it is a touching memoir filled with laughs, humors and toddler-ly giggles. For parents whose children are going through terminal illnesses, it is a gem not to be missed. I enjoyed this book very much except for the more-than-occasional toddler “language” that made me think twice for the meaning. Author Jim McClelland originally published his own journal about Loren’s medical memoir online, so those who have visited his angelic Web site may have read the materials. At first glance, I thought the boy in the story was already dead by the time the book was published, but apparently he is much alive. The answer to “was this transplant successful?” was pretty hard to guess as the ending was pretty vague due to a closing “a second book is coming.” Despite the vague ending, this book is a rare gem written creatively to educate, entertain and –above all—to celebrate the life of a brave tiny hero whose love for life inspires his parents and loved ones. Well done.[] A Review by BookReviewClub.com Reviewed by Jennie S. Bev, a San Francisco-based author, infopreneur, instructional designer and management consultant. She is the author of Guide to Become a Management Consultant published by FabJob.com (named #1 place to get published online by Writer's Digest, January 2002). She can also be found online at WritingGigs.com. She is the Managing Editor of BookReviewClub.com.

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Reader Reviews for "Cookin' At Cook (A Babe In Transplantland)"

Reviewed by Aleja Bennett	4/3/2007
EXCELLENT BOOK AND HERE IS WISHING YOU MUCH SALES AND ALL THE BEST.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	7/14/2006
I would love to read this book. Sounds very inspirational!
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	12/29/2004
sounds like a good book!
Reviewed by m j hollingshead	11/11/2002
enjoyed the excerpt.... appears a powerful work
Reviewed by m j hollingshead	4/18/2002
I think the ability to extend life's gifts is a wonderful but scary gift. I do believe I might have even seen some women who underwent this journey. They looked scared. Probably was scary. But...sorta fun and look what is the reward!!!! WOW!!!

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