Ellen Schwartz's newest book recounts for readers what she has learned as the mother of a child with a life-threatening disease. Her son Jacob's extraordinary struggle with Canavan Disease and his impact on Ellen's life as a wife, mother, friend and teacher has given her the unique perspective from which to view life's most difficult challenges as its greatest gift. Written for those facing their own personal struggles, the lessons shared in Ellen's book, explore the ripple effects of an extremely precious life- one that might have been tragic, but instead, is filled with hope, joy, and merit. This how-to format will help others facing life's greatest challenges, whatever they might be.