Magical Story documents a teenager's battle with Hodgkin's Disease as told by his mother, Leslie Bowden. Both positive and practical, Magical Story brings hope to other parents and children because Brian Bowden is now five years post-chemotherapy, living a full and happy life. While living through this devastating time in their lives, the author looked for books to read or people to talk to who understood her fears and concerns. Talking to the people at the hospital, families and medical staff, was very helpful. However, families who battle illnesses are not always at the hospital. The most up-to-date book Brian's mother could find on Hodgkin's Disease was written almost twenty years earlier and the girl had died. Since medical science changes constantly and Brian's story ends on a positive note, Leslie Bowden felt compelled to share Magical Story with other families.

"Each case and story are different, but every child has the dream of survival. It's a difficult road, but with love, support and an aggressive and caring medical team, it is an attainable dream. "My son has reached his all important five years off chemotherapy. This is a major milestone for survivors of Hodgkin's Disease. It seems that not so long ago, this day was very far away. Now that it's here, we would like to share our story and hope that it encourages someone else not to give up when all seems hopeless." – Leslie Bowden

About the Author: The author, who has a medical background, has incorporated both the technical and emotional aspects of her son's ordeal in an effort to address as many issues as possible.