Charles Bock wrote Alice and Oliver after being inspired by events in his life. Shortly after the birth of his first child his wife was diagnosed with leukemia. That is also what happened to Alice in Alice and Oliver. I could tell right away that this was based on a true story because of the medical insurance nightmare Oliver had to go through to make sure Alice could get the bone marrow transplant she needed. Alive and Oliver live in New York City. Alice is a fashion designer and is known for her great boots and quirky artistic outfits. Oliver is a coding expert and is trying to get his own company off the ground. The stress of having a baby, owning a company, helping his wife battle cancer and fighting with the insurance company take a terrible toll on him and he can't really vent his feelings with his wife anymore because she is too sick. The bureaucracy of the health care system is maddening. The story of Alice and Oliver is unforgettable.
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