Featured Book Review:

Jack Rightmyer,  Albany Times Union  7/23/2026

Donna Giffune faced every parent’s nightmare: Her son, Ben, was

 diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her life turned upside down. How will she

 be able to care for Ben while also raising two young daughters? Many of

 us in this situation would just collapse, but I was impressed with how she

 found an inner strength to be an advocate for Ben’s care and embraced

 the challenges she, as a parent, faced. At its essence this is a story of

 love, and how we will do anything possible for the people we care about.

 It is an inspiring read.

Biography:

Donna Giffune is a physical therapist, elementary teacher and registered nurse, gaining each degree from upstate colleges—Russell Sage, SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Adirondack. Donna has enjoyed writing throughout her life, receiving the Parnassus Award in Creative Writing, publishing poetry in various local collections and publishing a children’s book, I Love You With My Heart. When her six-year-old son Ben was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she used her education and unwavering determination to fiercely advocate for his life, believing that a diagnosis did not get to define his life. Besides raising Ben, her three other children and writing, she has many hobbies, including flying kites, kayaking and playing with her kitty Lora Lee. She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, near her four children and three grandchildren.