One of the Gang: Nurturing the Souls of Children With Food Allergies

by Gina Clowes

Families of children with food allergies know that this invisible condition requires constant vigilance. The necessity of keeping these children safe cannot be overstated; however, their emotional well-being is equally important. Food is used in almost every type of celebration, and is often a focal point of these events. Even in day-to-day life, food is everywhere. Children who have food allergies may be excluded from many of these activities. Some seem to take it in stride, while others feel varying degrees of sadness, anger, or fear. This book was meant to shed light on the emotional side and to help children cope with these challenges. It also serves as a reminder that even though this condition must be managed on a daily basis, it need not stop them from enjoying a wonderful life and becoming everything they were meant to be. I hope this book will validate the feelings these children may have and encourage them to talk about them. It is also my sincere desire that some of the words and photographs will allow others a glimpse at the way that these children experience the world. Maybe next time, you will be one of the grown-ups who allow an allergic child to be “one of the gang!”

44 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2008

Reviews

[Holman]

This children's book attempts to explain severe food allergies to kids affected by them. It is a good attempt, and I hope Gina Clowes writes more books like this. It gets into the emotional aspect of the isolation one can feel when they cannot join others in special celebrations. My toddler son loves this book and seeing other kids that have to bring their own snacks to school and parties and wear the medical id bracelet.

[Jennifer Ayres]

A must have book if your child has food allergies. I love the people highlighted in this book with regular professions and athletes with food allergies. This book has been a great comfort to my child.

[Bonnie]

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