Father Hopes Book Detailing Son's H1N1 Battle Helps Pay Bills

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Edmond father promoted his new book about his son's battle with the H1N1 virus with a book signing at Quail Springs Mall.

Hugh Estlinbaum's book A Line That Was Drawn details what he saw as his 11-year-old son, Tony, fought the virus and was in a drug induced coma for six weeks.

"The book goes into everything that we went through as a family, trying to inform Oklahomans of the severity of the H1N1 while trying to fight for his life," said Hugh Estlinbaum.

The Estlinbaum's have $1.2 million in medical bills and with all those costs, they could even lose their house. The family said they hope selling the book will help get them through it.

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