Book Review - Bagels, Buddy and Me by Melanie Krumrey

Bagels, Buddy and Me by Melanie Krumrey


I am thrilled to announce a new book for kids called "Bagels, Buddy, and Me" by Melanie Krumrey. I really enjoyed this book and think it is great for young kids starting a gluten free diet and speaks to children at their level so that they understand what Celiac is. It could also be helpful for any child who has to give up their favorite food.

This is a story about gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease. It is told from the perspective of her middle son who was diagnosed at 6 years old. The story is about how he found out that he couldn't eat his favorite food anymore and how he has to change his diet.

About the author, Melanie Krumrey. This is taken from her website at www.bagelsbuddyandme.com

"We are the Krumrey family. ("Krum" like cookie crumb, "rey" like rye bread - a name full of gluten!) In 2003, our son Cooper's health began to concern us. He struggled with headaches, stomach aches, tics, and an overall sick feeling. After a year of symptoms that seemed to worsen by the week, we were told about Celiac Disease. Cooper's blood tests were inconclusive because of an IgA deficiency, but some antibody levels were elevated. His endoscopy was normal, which was also confusing. Others we met and read about had normal endoscopy results, but positive blood work and family histories. So, we decided to try the diet. After only two weeks, Cooper showed a marked improvement. His revitalized health was enough to convince us that a gluten intolerance was causing his declining health. He has been gluten free ever since. (And mostly headache, stomachache, and tic free too!)In doing research on behalf of Cooper, I (Melanie) realized that I had been experiencing most of the symptoms I was reading about for years, but had always thought these things were "normal for me." I was tested through Dr. Kenneth Fine's lab in Dallas,TX, Enterolab. I was referred to him by the daughter of a friend in Texas who had heard him speak at a local support group. The results were positive. Later, my other son and daughter were also tested through Enterolab. They were positive as well. Most recently, my sister used Dr. Fine's lab to test for a gluten intolerance as well as for genetic indicators. She was positive for all. We are very thankful for better health, and give God thanks for leading us to answers While in the process of diagnosis, and learning to eat differently, I wished out loud that there was a children's book on the subject. Someone suggested that I write one, and I laughed at the thought. Months later, a story came to mind after we learned of Buddy's inability to eat wheat as well. I wrote it, and put it down, thinking it too impossible. The Lord seemed to be nudging me though, so I picked it up again, and entered the world of publishing -another journey in itself!"

If you would like to order the book you may do so at Melanie's website at www.bagelsbuddyandme.com

She also has a blog that she writes. glutenfreekrums.blogspot.com