Jay Mitlo
Author Press Kit
ABOUT THE BOOK
Stand: Emotionally and Practically Surviving When a Child Gets a Life-Threatening Diagnosis is Jay Mitlo’s deeply moving memoir about his family’s journey through his son Trey’s battle with cancer. Through raw honesty and unwavering faith, Jay shares how they faced the emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges of caring for a terminally ill child, offering readers both his personal story and valuable guidance.
Beyond recounting their experience, Stand provides practical insights for parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to support families in crisis. It highlights the importance of faith, community, and resilience, offering encouragement to those navigating life’s hardest trials and reminding them that they don’t have to walk the road alone.
ABOUT JAY MITLO
Jay Mitlo is a pastor at Faith Community Church in Penn Hills, PA, with over 20 years of ministry experience. His approach to teaching and counseling was transformed by training with the Center for Relational Care, focusing on emotional and relational needs. In 2010, Jay’s youngest son, Trey, was diagnosed with cancer and became known as the “Young Warrior” for his joyful spirit. Trey passed away in 2014. Jay continues to honor Trey’s memory while raising his two other children, Joe and Bella, with his wife, Rachel, and remains active in his community, coaching volleyball and announcing for Penn Hills sports.
BOOK QUICK FACTS
Full Title: Stand: Emotionally and Practically
Surviving When a Child Gets a Life-Threatening
Diagnosis
Genre: inspirational memoir
Price: $14.99 (paperback), $5.99 (e-book)
Page Count: 206
ISBN:
979-8-9909003-4-9 (paperback)
979-8-9909003-5-6 (e-book)
Publication Date: November 22, 2024
Available Formats: Paperback, e-book
Where to Buy: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and
other major retailers
SYNOPSIS
In Stand, Jay Mitlo shares the powerful story of his family’s journey through his young son Trey’s battle with cancer. Blending raw emotion with unwavering faith, Jay reflects on the challenges they faced, the strength they found in their community, and the deep lessons learned along the way. More than a memoir, Stand offers practical advice and emotional support for families enduring similar struggles, providing hope and guidance to those navigating life’s most difficult trials.
SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What inspired you to write Stand, and what do you hope readers take away from your story?
2. Trey’s battle with cancer is at the heart of the book. How did you and your family find the strength to keep going during such a difficult time?
3. You talk about the importance of community and faith in Stand. Can you share some examples of how your community supported you during Trey’s illness?
4. What was the most challenging part of writing Stand and reliving those moments?
5. In your book, you offer practical advice to parents and caregivers facing similar battles. What’s one piece of advice you would give to families going through a life-threatening diagnosis?
6. How did you manage to balance caring for Trey with supporting your other children, Joe and Bella, during this time?
7. How did your faith grow throughout Trey’s illness, and how has it shaped your perspective on grief and resilience?
8. What role did organizations like Pressing On and Highmark Caring Place play in your family’s journey, and why is community support so vital during these times?
9. Many readers may be struggling to find hope in their own difficult situations. What message would you like to share with them through Stand?
10. Now that Stand is out, what’s next for you? Do you have plans for further writing, speaking engagements, or projects?
Jay Mitlo
Author of Stand