Celiac Lost

Celiac Lost: A Family Guide to Finding a Gluten-Free Life is a family's journey into the confusing world of gluten-free. Receiving the diagnosis of celiac disease for one member of the family can be overwhelming as you face the reality that you can no longer enjoy your typical bread, pasta, and cake - and realize your family favorite recipes can no longer be used. Or can they? Written by a mother and son team, Celiac Lost is a quick and easy guidebook that provides practical tips and advice from a family going through the experience. You will learn how to navigate the grocery store, prepare your home for gluten-free living, and discover how easy it is to convert your favorite recipes to gluten-free. The book also discusses the significant impact this autoimmune disease has on family and friends and how to educate and communicate with loved ones. Celiac Lost is ideal for anyone recently diagnosed with celiac disease and for those who love them. This is the book you have been looking for!



About the Author



Shelly Shiflett is a nurse, wife, and mother of two teenage sons - one of whom has celiac disease. She is certified as a Celiac Patient Advocate through the Celiac Disease Foundation, holds a business degree from Virginia Tech, a B.S. degree in nursing, and a Masters in Child Health from Virginia Commonwealth University. When not researching celiac disease, Shelly enjoys tennis, cooking, and traveling. Shelly resides in Brentwood, Tennessee with her supportive husband, children, and family pet - Bella the Weimaraner.



Christopher Shiflett is currently a senior in high school and was diagnosed with celiac disease at age 13. Since then he has spent his free time researching celiac disease, adapting new gluten-free recipes, and learning to cook. Christopher is active in school taking AP/honors courses, a member of the National Honors Society, and plays on the men's tennis team. He is an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow member, and volunteers in the community. Additionally Christopher enjoys snow skiing, basketball, and football.