NEW YORK—June 26, 2018—Morgan James’s new release, Paint Your Hair Blue: A Celebration of Life with Hope for Tomorrow in the Face of Pediatric Cancer by Sue Matthews with Andrea Cohane, chronicles the journey of Taylor Matthews, a courageous young woman who fought pediatric cancer. Written by Taylor’s mother and aunt, Paint Your Hair Blue shows readers the triumphs and heartaches of her journey. It also shows a unique insider perspective to the underfunded world of pediatric oncology.
Taylor Matthews was just sixteen years old when she lost her battle with pediatric cancer. She remained strong and courageous in the face of pain and uncertainty in the five years she was fighting cancer. Taylor remained passionate about living a life not defined by cancer and helped other kids struggling with cancer do the same. Sue Matthews and Andrea Cohane poignantly tell the story of the love and determination Taylor embodied, while simultaneously educating parents about the ins and outs of oncology. They show the need for parents to be their own advocates in their children’s healthcare.
Matthews and Cohane present a truly inspiring read that helps parents both practically and emotionally as they navigate their child’s treatment. Paint Your Hair Blue is deeply moving and carries the powerful message that love prevails overall. Taylor’s story captures readers hearts and emotions. Her grace and heroic fearlessness challenges readers to live life to the fullest no matter their circumstance.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Sue Matthews and Andrea Cohane, please call Nickcole Watkins at 516.900.5674.
About the Author: Sue is President of the Taylor Matthews Foundation, a Tay-Bandz organization. It is a 501 C-3 organization founded by her then 11-year-old daughter Taylor, who lost her battle with pediatric cancer at age 16. She is a member of the Children’s Council at Columbia Medical University Center, the National Association of Professional Women, the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Public Accountants. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Franklin and Marshall College and is a CPA and former Senior Manager at Deloitte. Sue lives in New York City with her husband Bob Matthews and their daughters, Ryan and Corey.
Andrea Cohane, sister to Sue, is a Board Member, advocate and advisor of the Taylor Matthews Foundation. She holds a B.S. in Economics from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. Andrea was a business litigator at Clifford Chance, LLP in NYC and practiced at Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice in Charlotte, NC. She worked in the Westchester County District Attorney’s office in their Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Department. Andrea resides in Charlotte with her husband Bill and their children, Samantha and Sofia.
More About This Title: Paint Your Hair Blue: A Celebration of Life with Hope for Tomorrow in the Face of Pediatric Cancer by Sue Matthews with Andrea Cohane, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 26, 2018. Paint Your Hair Blue—ISBN 978-1683507277—has 248 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $19.95.
About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. (www.MorganJamesPublishing.com)
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