The Longest Elevator Ride

The Longest Elevator Ride: A Mother's Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy is Caressa Todd's deeply personal account of motherhood, unimaginable loss, grief, survival, and the transformation of pain into purpose.Caressa shares the story of her daughter, Ryan Danielle Booker, whose six months of life forever changed her family. From the choking emergency that led to a devastating hospital journey and the decision to say goodbye, through PTSD, grief, silence, judgment, and the difficult process of moving forward, Caressa writes candidly about what happens when life changes in an instant.But Ryan's story does not end with loss. Her life became the inspiration for The Ryan Danielle Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping parents and caregivers become better prepared to respond when seconds matter.The Longest Elevator Ride is a memoir about a mother, a daughter, and the enduring power of love and legacy-a journey from one of life's most painful moments toward a mission devoted to saving little lives.