PRESS RELEASE: Lifeline for Parents Facing a Child’s Devastating Diagnosis

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Brisbane, Australia – September 2025 — 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.”

About the Author
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

For Media Inquiries, Review Copies, or Interviews:
Zoe on 0412358426 or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can contact the publisher on 0412779889 or [email protected]

Media Contacts:

Name: Zoe RehbeinCompany: Crystal Leonardi, Bowerbird PublishingEmail: [email protected]Phone: 0412358426

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September 29, 2025/by Reland Pigte

About Crystal Leonardi, Bowerbird Publishing

Bowerbird Publishing is an independent publishing house based in Julatten, a remote Far North Queensland farming community of just 1,000 people. From this regional location, I proudly support everyday writers across Australia and New Zealand. Bowerbird Publishing offers full-service publishing - from editing and design to marketing and distribution - all under one roof. My author-centred approach ensures each book reflects the unique voice and purpose of its creator. Since launching in 2021, I’ve published 52 authors and supported an additional 63 writers through mentoring, manuscript appraisal, design, and distribution. My clients include writers, business professionals, and creatives who want to share meaningful stories and build a lasting legacy. What began as a solo venture has grown into a purpose-driven business with a reputation for integrity, quality, and heart. Bowerbird Publishing is now a trusted name in the industry - helping ordinary people create extraordinary books that make a lasting impact.

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