This story is inspired by a very real crane. In May of 1998, my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He fought bravely for a year, trying every clinical trial available, until his doctor gently told him the treatments were no longer working.
During that time, a beautiful crane began visiting the pond outside my parents’ home. It came every single day—quiet, graceful, and somehow comforting. We never knew why it stayed so close, but it seemed to sense when my dad needed it most.
After my dad passed in May of 1999, the crane still came on birthdays, holidays, and sometimes on days when comfort was much needed.
The crane in this book is not just part of a story. It is part of my family’s story and a reminder that love can find its way back to us, even in the most unexpected forms.
–Angie Jackson
I support the work of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), who was there for my dad and our family. PanCAN’s mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer. To learn more, visit pancan.org.
Book Signing with Local Author Angie Jackson at Pottery Barn
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us at Pottery Barn (Grand Boulevard Town Center, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550) on Saturday, December 13th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, for a special book signing event with local author Angie Jackson as she celebrates the release of her heartfelt new children’s book, Gramp’s Crane.
Bring your family, meet the author, and discover a story that offers warmth and hope to readers of all ages.
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Angie Jackson spent her career in healthcare ethics and compliance and social work. During that time, she volunteered with kids at different times reading them stories. She also likes to tell stories to her great-nieces and -nephews. She now lives in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, with her dog, Harvey, who makes lots of friends. Both she and Harvey love the ocean. Angie and her dog, Harvey, completed training to become a therapy dog team. They volunteer with DOG-HARMONY, a program where kids read to many friendly dogs, including Harvey, at the local library.