One Life One Perspective

One late night in a southern Maine hospital, a young boy learned he had leukemia.

He would beat it, and then it would come back. He would have to beat it twice.

One Life One Perspective is Kevin Schneider’s true story of growing up after childhood cancer: the family who stayed beside him, the quiet moments that mattered more than the dramatic ones, and the question that followed him into adulthood and into the classroom, where he has spent sixteen years teaching. It is not a book about illness for its own sake. It is a book about kindness, perseverance, gratitude, and what really matters most in life.

This memoir is for:

Childhood cancer survivors and their families
Parents of a child in treatment
Nurses, child life specialists, and pediatric care teams
Teachers and school counselors who support students through illness or loss
Anyone who loves honest memoirs about resilience and appreciating the life you have

“Kevin Schneider shares valuable wisdom that encourages readers to step back, re-evaluate their priorities, and live with more intention.” - Meg