“Hope Never Dies. You can always have hope, even when the odds are stacked against you.” Dr. Ryan Deweese is on the staff of IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette and recently wrote a book entitled, “Where Rainbows Never Die.” Dr. Deweese saw the worst of times during the COVID pandemic. His 160-bed hospital was jammed with 98 COVID Book Review: “Where Rainbows Never Die” deepens their bond and helps the three grow closer. The book also provides a glimpse into Incan culture. The elusive treasure contains an ancient bracelet with magical powers. With an element of history, fantasy, action, adventure, medical drama, comedy, and tragedy, plus a little golf, the book has something for everyone to enjoy. All funds generated from the sale of the book are donated to the Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment. Caroline was diagnosed with Wilms tumor disease, a type of kidney patients, with more admitted every day. “It was, emotionally, pretty bad,” Deweese said. Even during these trying times, he found time to complete the book. “If I got down on myself, I would put the book down and then come back to it a couple of weeks later. Every time I returned, I felt it was an entertaining read, so that inspired me to keep after it.” The main character in the book, Dr. Beck, befriends a nine-yearold cancer patient, Emily, who is out of options for further chemotherapy and her only hope is costly experimental medication. Along with her guardian, Tiffany, the trio attempts to raise the funds necessary to save Emily’s life and they set out on an epic adventure to find a hidden treasure. With help from Emily and Tiffany, Dr. Beck also faces his own inner demons, which Indiana Golf Journal
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