APPEARANCES

Benjamin Rubenstein (L) at a book signing November 20, 2010

Benjamin Rubenstein is available to speak at your school, store or synagogue about his experience as a cancer patient. His topics include the many surprising side effects of chemotherapy, how to be a normal college boy during chemo, and how cancer has changed his perspective on life and health. His witty presentations include comic sketches from his book, a Power Point presentation of the way cancer invades the body and chemotherapy destroys it, as well as a short history of his relationship with his heroes from the movies and comics, Rocky and Superman.

For information about Ben’s availability contact editor@woodleybooks.com or call 484-274-6841.

Border’s Bookstore, Woodbridge, VA, December 4, 2010

Shaking hands with first buyer of the afternoon, David Glennie.

Joining happy customers Jenny and Geoff Darter for a picture.

Getting a laugh out of Nick and Taylor Cady, and Harry Ismer IV, as they watch a slideshow.

Talking with buyers Mark and Sara Smith.

Celebrating a successful signing with Borders sales manager, Jen Stewart.

Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, December 7, 2010

Nineteen-year-old bone cancer patient, Johnathan, a.k.a. J-Heavy, halfway through TWICE and displaying his inspiration on his hospital room window. TWICE is the first book Johnathan has ever read, and since Benjamin and Johnathan have similar cancers and treatment, he doesn't want to read past the treatment stage he's currently at. He struggles not to move forward.

Joining two patients at Children's — 19-year-old Johnathan, aka J-Heavy, and 5-year-old Quadir — for pizza and soda.

Honored to be a guest at Children's National Medical Center to sign books for, and spend time with patients, caregivers, and staff.

Excited to meet patients with the fantastic Children's social worker, Liz Hardesty