“In the Rainbow” by Tracey Newnham

When caring for her two young boys and partner through his brain cancer journey, Tracey Newnham recognised the need for a resource to assist families living through such an overwhelming time. This illustrated book encourages adults and children to speak up, reach out, love and support each other, and educates us about the real emotions shared during illness and grief. Themes of perseverance, strength, resilience, emotional intelligence and the power of faith, love and trust are explored.

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In The Rainbow

When caring for her two young boys and partner throughout his brain cancer journey, Tracey Newnham recognised the need for a resource to assist families living through such an overwhelming time. Her book “In the Rainbow” encourages adults and children to speak up, reach out, love and support each other. This story educates us all about the real emotions shared during illness and grief. Themes of perseverance, strength, resilience emotional intelligence and, most importantly, the power of faith, love and trust are explored. “In the Rainbow” has been written and illustrated with authenticity and in loving memory of a superhero Dad who lived in constant amazement of his superhero sons.

Learn More

You can learn more about “In the Rainbow” and the background behind how it was created and is designed to be used here.

Request a Copy of the Book

While also available to purchase online (as an e-book or softcover book), the author Tracey Newnham has generously donated some physical softcover copies of her book “In the Rainbow” to Brain Tumours Online to distribute for free to families going through a similar experience. If you would like to request a copy be sent to you or know someone who would appreciate receiving a copy of this book, please contact the Brain Tumours Online team via the Contact Us page of our site so we can arrange to post one to you.

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