We wanted to share with you all this truly beautiful review about “Small boat in a big ocean”.
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Thank you Donna for such a beautiful review
Sam Price’s Small Boat in a Big Ocean is one of those deeply emotional, unforgettable books that stays with you long after you’ve finished the final page. This true story follows little Sorrelle’s heartbreaking yet inspiring journey after being diagnosed with leukaemia at just ten months old, and it is told with such honesty, love, and vulnerability by her grandfather that you cannot help but become emotionally invested in every single moment.
What made this book stand out so powerfully for me was the way it was written almost like a series of Facebook updates or journal entries to friends, family, and supporters. That style made everything feel incredibly raw, real, and personal — as though you were right there alongside the family through every hospital visit, sleepless night, small victory, heartbreaking setback, and precious moment of hope. It never felt overdramatic or forced; instead, it captured the true reality of life on a children’s oncology ward with remarkable authenticity and compassion.
The strength shown by Sorrelle and her family throughout this journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The endless treatments, uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and fear are balanced beautifully with moments of love, laughter, togetherness, and hope. You can truly feel the bond of family throughout every page, and the appreciation shown towards the incredible staff at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is genuinely touching. It highlights not only the devastating reality of childhood cancer but also the importance of kindness, support systems, and human resilience during the darkest times.
This book is heartbreaking in places, but it is also incredibly uplifting and inspiring. It reminds you just how precious life is and how much courage can exist in even the smallest of people.
And finally, a personal note to Sorrelle:
Sorrelle, you truly are an inspiration to us all. In your short life, you have already shown more bravery, strength, and resilience than many people could ever imagine. Your journey will touch the hearts of so many readers, and your story is one that deserves to be heard. I wish you nothing but happiness, love, success, and the brightest future ahead. Keep shining, little warrior — the world is lucky to have you in it. 💛
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