By Julius Ewudo, Cyber Era NG ASEAN Region Representative
When a child receives a life-changing diagnosis, parents are thrust into an unfamiliar world of fear, uncertainty, and impossible decisions. In her powerful debut, Life Interrupted: A Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Diagnosis, author and advocate Zoë Rehbein offers a steady hand of guidance, compassion, and hope for families facing the unimaginable.
Blending practical advice with deeply personal reflections, Life Interrupted is more than a survival guide — it’s a companion for the journey. Rehbein tackles the raw emotional impact of a diagnosis while providing clear strategies for working with healthcare teams, advocating for your child, and protecting your own well-being. Importantly, the book also creates space for the spiritual questions and search for meaning that often surface during a crisis.
“This book was born from the hardest chapter of my life,” says Rehbein. “When my youngest child was diagnosed with a complex medical condition, I was desperate for guidance but found very little that spoke to both the practical realities and the emotional toll. Life Interrupted is the resource I wished I had then — a reminder to every parent that they are not alone, and that strength and even beauty can be found in the hardest of seasons.”
Zoë Rehbein is a writer, advocate, and mother of three whose life was forever altered by her youngest child’s diagnosis. Her years of advocacy work with the Children’s Tumour Foundation — from patient support initiatives to national awareness campaigns — have made her a respected voice for families navigating complex medical journeys. She lives in Brisbane with her husband and children.
Book Details
Title: Life Interrupted: A Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Diagnosis
Author: Zoë Rehbein
Publisher: Bowerbird Publishing
Publication Date: 1 August 2025
Format: Paperback / eBook
ISBN: 9781764073974 / 9781764073981
