My Life Beyond Sickle Cell Disease, Hey Gee
My Life Beyond Sickle Cell Disease, Hey Gee
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My Life Beyond Sickle Cell Disease
A Mayo Clinic Patient Story

Author: Hey Gee, Golden Ella

Narrator: Arischa Conner

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/19/2023


Synopsis

Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. As an aspiring high-school track athlete takes on race after race, she must learn to manage the challenges of sickle-cell anemia. She'll need to work together with her health-care team and her family, along with techniques for self-care, to find success on and off the track.

About Hey Gee

Guillaume Federighi, aka Hey Gee, is a French and American author and illustrator. He began his career in Paris and spent a few decades exploring the world of street art and graffiti in different European capitals. After moving to New York, he worked with many companies and brands, developing a reputation in graphic design and illustration for his distinctive style of translating complex ideas into simple and timeless visual stories. He's the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio.

About Arischa Conner

Arischa Conner is an experienced actor and voiceover artist with a background in improv. A sweet southern auntie who loves a steamy romance, she specializes in bringing words to life in a wide range of genres, including sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, self-help, nonfiction, erotica, and cozy romance. In her spare time, she loves to play her ukuleles and sing the night away. A mom, a wife, and an educator, she lives in the southeast region of the United States.


Reviews

Goodreads review by K.L. on August 21, 2023

Sickle cell disease affects the red blood cells. These cells are shaped like crescent moons rather than being round. They can get stuck in the blood vessels which can slow the blood flow. As a result, there can be extreme pain. Sickle cell disease can be managed by getting good sleep, eating healthy......more

Goodreads review by Saloni on January 03, 2024

A very cute and interesting audiobook, explaining Sickle Cell Disease in a simple manner. I think this would be great for children who themselves have Sickle Cell Disease, and other kids surrounding them, if not everyone just for awareness. I personally enjoyed the real-life story of a patient with......more

Goodreads review by Eram on December 06, 2023

This book tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient with Sickle cell disease who wants to be a high school track athlete. She works together with her health care team and her family, along with techniques for self-care, to find success on and off the track. Sickle cell disease affects the r......more