Pay It in 4 at 0% interest
$9.95

promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Price includes tax, if applicable
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc..
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will pre-order your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your memberships & subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer—no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

The Gratitude Cloak Kindle Edition

by Katie Hammond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
One ordinary Tuesday, Katie finds herself catapulted into a parent's worst nightmare when a precautionary blood test reveals her five-year-old son Josh has leukaemia. The school run is diverted to the hospital emergency department, and she enters a parallel universe where chemo drips and hair loss are the norm, and even touching the supermarket trolley is a threat to Josh's life. With two more little boys and a husband with a spinal cord injury, Katie has to learn to balance family life with months of intensive hospital treatment for Josh. Her raw vulnerability is exposed as she finds a strength she didn't know she had - a strength fortified by moments of completely unexpected beauty and humour.

As survival mode kicks in, fuelled by a tidal wave of adrenalin, Katie is scooped up into an extraordinary healthcare system that ultimately saves Josh's life, leaving her blindsided with gratitude which she feels as a tangible thing: her gratitude cloak.

This frank, heartfelt and witty memoir sheds a warm glow over the darkest of times through Josh's two years of gruelling cancer treatment, and offers an insight into the heart of this traumatic experience.
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    261 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Accessibility
    Learn more
  4. Publication date
    1 May 2023
  5. File size
    2.4 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Top-rated books in Kindle Unlimited
Find your next great read. Browse this month's selection.

Product description

Review

"This is a beautiful read. Through every parent's worst nightmare, Katie still sees beauty and kindness in the world. Inspiring and humbling to read."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C43MWKX6
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 May 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 261 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: 871,400 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
19 global ratings

Top reviews from Australia

  • Alison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational & Real - A Must Read for All!
    Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    A truly inspirational story of a Mum finding strength and gratitude during what would be every Mum’s worst nightmare. It makes you stop, think, feel grateful for what you have, see the positives in everything, and remember to live and enjoy the now. In a fast paced, materialistic world, I feel like everyone needs to read this. Thanks Katie, I’m now wearing my own gratitude cloak.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • PATRICIA WALKER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I came across this book whilst a family member was struggling with her health. The book helped me to see another way of coping - gratitude.
    Report
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly moving, honest memoir
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This memoir is brilliantly written and heartbreakingly honest. I could hear the author's voice consistently as I peeled back pages and her story unfolded - my favourite sort of audiobook. Relevant to anyone moving through profound and unexpected emotional adversity, whether medical or not. I'm still brushing my teeth with appreciation for my family filling my heart. On the calmer evenings at least!
    Report
  • K Reeve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, heartfelt memoir
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Katie captures the raw emotions of motherhood along side the brutal challenges of caring for all her boys while Josh undergoes his cancer treatment. Her honest and frank raconteur of this period in their lives is at the same time year jerking and laugh out loud brilliance. She’s a beautiful writer and everyone must read this book as it puts daily dramas into perspective; all we need is our health. Xx
    Report
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, bursting with humanity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 June 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book touched me on so many levels. Every word was perfect. Having been on a crash course in what it's like at the extreme end of the cancer train recently, it was amazing to see so many of my emotions reflected back at me - and with such absolute precision. Highly recommended.
    Report
  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A beautiful memoir written with love, compassion, gratitude, humility and humour.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report