There Are No Alligators in Heaven!: A family's perspectives on surviving the unrelenting savagery of Cystic Fibrosis Paperback – 8 May 2017

As someone of a similar age as Jennifer with Cystic Fibrosis, this book helps to show the daily struggle required to endure a disease which cannot yet be cured, while cleverly sharing the highs and lows that accompany such a life! Using quotes from Jennifer herself with the majority of dialogue coming from her loving parents Donna and Evan Michael, this book helps to demonstrate how a chronic illness can affect and enrich everyone touched by it.

This is an amazing story of a family and their journey through life. Their daughter Jennifer was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was two and she lived a full and good life until she passed away at age 43. Much longer than most with this disease. I was in awe of their love and devotion to each other. The mom/dad and daughter threesome, such a journey and done with such care. This was not an easy journey at all, so many trials and tribulations, but such strength throughout. A must read. Jennifer was an amazingly strong woman, was married to a loving husband and had 18 years together. He was her rock. I am in awe of this whole family. The dad developed lung cancer, stage four and passed away as well. The daughter and father duo were solid throughout their time sharing such a devastating thing. Please read this book. Life changing.

This book was certainly not what I expected. It is so beautifully written in the 1st person by the entire Codell family. They shared their compassion, their knowledge, their education, and most of all their love with their entire audience. It's not easy to open up your lives for others to see, but the Codells thought it was important that other families knew about Cystic Fibrosis and they fought against time to bring you their story. I'm very proud to be a friend of Donna and I wish I had the opportunity to have met Evan and Jennifer because I have no doubt I would've shared a connection with them as well. This is a definite must read........grab a few tissues.

This book was so touching and transparent at the same time. A real and honest depiction of a families journey of a child with a chronic illness. Teaches life skills on how to deal with a situation you didn't ask for. Raises hope for families who are often given a timeline from physicians but how strength, hope, and courage can prolong your life."I think it is very important not only to have a reason to fight and have people in your life who can motivate you but, most importantly, I feel that the most predominant cheerleader with the loudest voice needs to be you" Jennifer Hale

This is a great book for anyone that has a family member with health challenges. It is the real life challenges, inspiration, love and caring stories of the strength in family and dedication.

Very heart wrenching and introspective read on how both the family and patient overcome a chronic illness (Cystic Fibrosis) using laughter and positive thinking. This book is filled with important life lessons.