Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Teen's Book Aims to Help Others Facing Cancer
Aman, a teenager, got cancer a few years ago.
He wrote a book called "A Man's Story" to help other kids with cancer.
The book talks about what it's like to live with cancer day by day.
Aman wants people to understand, not just feel sorry for, kids with cancer.
He wants them to know they can still have a normal life, go to school, and do fun things.
Aman hopes his book helps others feel less alone and more hopeful.
Aman Patel, a 17-year-old from Mumbai, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
He launched his debut book, "A Man's Story," on July 25th with the help of Make-A-Wish India.
The book aims to help children with cancer feel heard and understand the day-to-day realities of the disease.
Aman emphasizes the importance of empathy and maintaining a normal life despite the illness.
He is a student preparing for exams and enjoys activities like swimming and MMA.
- Who
- Aman Patel, a student and cancer survivor.
- What
- Aman Patel, a teenager diagnosed with leukemia, launched a book to share his experiences and offer support to others.
- When
- The book launched on July 25th.
- Where
- The book launch was at Crossword, Kemps Corner, Mumbai.
- Why
- To help other children going through cancer feel heard and understood and to show that life can be normal despite the illness.
Sympathy
Empathy
Sympathy vs. Empathy
Sympathy
Aman doesn't want sympathy.
Empathy
Aman wants empathy.
- Age
- 17
- Location
- Mumbai
- Diagnosis
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Book Title
- "A Man's Story"
- School
- The Cathedral and John Connon School
- Organization
- Make-A-Wish India