"Susan Edsall has accomplished a nearly-impossible feat: writing a beautiful, funny, uplifting book about getting pole-axed by life. Into the Blue is the story of the miraculous way in which a group of quirky, independent individuals faced an unprecedented tragedy, learning to rely on courage, ingenuity, laughter, and the deep sense of connection that made them a family. This book is a wonderful, heartening read, not only for people directly or indirectly affected by serious illness, but for anyone who happens to be mortal."

--Martha Beck, author of Expecting Adam and Finding Your Own North Star

 "A thrilling book in a thrilling voice-which is a rare and wonderful combination."

--Phyllis Theroux, author of Giovanni's Light and The Book of Eulogies

 "A moving account of the stubborn heroism of the everyday, and an honest, absorbing chronicle of the tough, often hilarious process necessary to get a family airborne."

--Tim Brookes, author of Signs of Life and NPR commentator.

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