The Little
Parkinson's
Book of Joy
“Keep looking up — but be careful & don't trip!”
A Little Book. A Lot of Light.
Joy, Hope & Resilience
in Every Page
Written from the heart of lived experience, this book gently guides you through the emotional landscape of Parkinson's — reminding us all that joy is never out of reach, no matter the diagnosis.
Finding light in every moment, no matter how small.
The belief that tomorrow can be brighter than today.
The quiet strength to keep moving forward.
“When Joy & Hope walk side-by-side, the promise of tomorrow feels more in reach.”
Meet the Author
Kathleen's Story
In 2021, Kathleen Featherston received a diagnosis that would change her life forever — Parkinson's Disease. Rather than retreat into fear and uncertainty, she made a radical choice: to look up.
She laced up her boxing gloves — literally — discovering that physical movement could be both medicine and metaphor. Each punch thrown, each round survived, was a declaration: “I am still here. I am still fighting. I am still full of joy.”
From that spirit, this book was born. Not a clinical guide. Not a sympathy card. But a companion — a tiny book full of enormous light, for anyone who needs a reminder that joy waits in the small moments.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Started boxing for neurological health
Wrote "The Little Book of Joy"
Kathleen
Inside the Book
A Peek Inside
"JOY" — the heart of the book
Butterflies of hope
Made to be held, not just read
Hope held gently
The Mission
of all proceeds donated
Every single dollar from book sales goes directly to Parkinson's research and support organizations.
Michael J. Fox Foundation
The world's largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research, dedicated to finding a cure.
Parkinson's Body & Mind
Helping those with Parkinson's live their best lives through exercise, community, and education.
“We are stronger together!”Learn about Parkinson's & Exercise
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Give the Gift
of Joy
Perfect for anyone who needs a reminder that joy is waiting in the small moments — whether they're facing Parkinson's or simply navigating the beautiful complexity of being human.
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Get in touch
Contact Kathleen
Whether you have a question about the book, a bulk order enquiry, or just want to say hello — Kathleen would love to hear from you.