Day by Day: There is Always a Little Bit More

As we approach the launch of Day by Day: There is Always a Little Bit More a memoir by James Robertson, I am happy to share that our virtual book tour is well underway. There is no deadline for reviews, so if you'd like to join in, message me to request a review copy.

Early reviewers, family friends, and medical professionals have called Day by Day: There is Always a Little Bit More everything from “gut-wrenching” to “beautiful and touching.” These comments encapsulate the more than forty years of caring for their special needs son, Graham, who is not just James and his wife, Kari’s, eldest child, but also a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, who has never been defined by his disability, a rare form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. The story is mostly told from a father’s perspective but also includes chapters from immediate family members, and a life-long special friend who helped Graham tell his side of the story too.

The raw, vulnerable, and often difficult to read intensity of this story is intentional but the author’s hope is to encourage other families struggling with the challenges of supporting a loved one with special needs—from navigating an under resourced medical system to finding much needed and often elusive programs and dwindling government funding— to reach out for support and also to know that they are not alone.

“A beautiful and touching story of a family’s love, courage, and resilience that reminds us that a meaningful life is measured not by limitations, but by the lives we touch and the love we share each day.” Jackie Rivers, Prescott Group, Director of Programs and Services

“A gut-wrenching, well-written chronicle of a family’s intense, day by day struggle for more than forty years to have a good life despite the ravages of LGS (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome). Many child neurologists should read this book.” Peter Camfield MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University.

A life-long advocate for epilepsy awareness, James is a recipient of the Canada 125 Medal and the Queen
Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.

The tour schedule:

Dartmouth Book Exchange - author spotlight and give away, Oct. 12 - 17

What is that book about? - Spotlight, October 12

The Author Journey - author interview, October 13

Imagination Captured with Sarah Butland - book review, October 13

The IndieView - author Q&A, October 19

Atlantic Book Reviews by Lana Shupe - book review, date TBD

Laura's Books & Blogs - author guest blog, date TBD

Living the Next Chapter with David Campbell - author interview, date TBD

Midwest Book Review - book review, date TBD

As more reviewers come on board we will update the tour schedule. In the meantime, please visit, like, share, and comment. If you read the book and love it, please leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads!

Day by Day is available now in paperback and accessible eBook! If you’d like to learn more about the author, visit his page on our website at ocpublishing.ca/james-robertson.

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