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Sharon is an inspirational speaker and author. She is a mother, decorated Canadian Armed Forces soldier, mountain climber, hockey player and volunteer. Sharon has been recognized for the work she has done at home and in Africa and is the recipient of many awards including – “Volunteer of the Year”, ‘Heroine in the Home” and was recently named recently “Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Her story has been featured in print, radio, TV and on CBC’s show “No Opportunity Wasted.” (Phil Keoghan – Amazing Race) and Oprah Winfrey Network – Life Story Project. Sharon is the author of her daughter’s amazing story –“The Girl Who Gave Her Wish Away” (Foreword by Craig Kielburger), and contributing author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul – Family Caregiver” & Best Seller “Embrace Your Authentic Self”. She is a founder of Maddie’s Everlasting Wish a charity that empowers youth -started in her daughter’s memory.
Reviewed by Danita Dyess for Readers' Favorite
Sometimes God graces us with the gift of knowing someone special. However, for reasons unknown to mere mortals, his or her life ends too quickly. We trust that God knows best as we try to decipher the hidden meaning. Afterwards, we are never quite the same - we are stronger and more compassionate. “The Girl who Gave her Wish Away” by Sharon Babineau was written by a mother whose daughter courageously battled cancer and subsequently changed the world. Maddie was 12 years old when she was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma. However, when she was offered a wish from the Children's Wish Foundation, she selflessly decided to help the children in Africa by building a school. Later, she raised funds to dig a well. Read Maddie’s story and embrace her legacy.
Based on the title, I thought this was a funny children’s book. But as I turned the pages, I was instantly drawn into Maddie’s life. Babineau writes brilliantly as she takes us through every stage of this adolescent warrior. Yes, there were tears but there were also moments of joy, triumph and adventure. Babineau was a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years. Her story can be found in “Chicken Soup for the Soul", "Family Caregivers", "101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice and Bonding,” and the bestseller “Embrace Your Authentic Self.” Everyone needs to be inspired by “The Girl who Gave her Wish Away.”
