"This book changed how I think about my health. Albert's story is a wake-up call wrapped in genuine warmth and humor. I gave copies to my whole family."
New Release — A Cautionary Tale
A Story About Life, Health & Second Chances
Albert Putnam's debut book takes a warm, witty, and deeply personal journey through the realities of living with Type 2 diabetes — told through the lens of an unforgettable nursery rhyme you'll never hear the same way again.
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Featured Book
This Little Piggy Cried Wee Wee Wee,
But Never Ever Made It Home
"A witty, warm, and deeply important book that everyone — diabetic or not — should have on their shelf."
Reader Reviews
What Readers Are Saying
"As a nurse, I've recommended this book to at-risk patients. It communicates what clinical brochures never could — real human consequences told with heart."
"I was diagnosed two years ago and felt completely alone. Albert's words made me feel seen, understood, and — most importantly — motivated to take control."
Health / Personal Narrative
This Little Piggy Cried Wee Wee Wee,
But Never Ever Made It Home
A deeply personal, unflinchingly honest, and surprisingly humorous account of what it truly means to live with Type 2 diabetes. Using the familiar nursery rhyme as a frame, Albert Putnam takes readers on a journey from denial and confusion to understanding, acceptance, and the daily discipline that keeps him — and countless others — alive. This is not a medical textbook. It is a human story, told with courage and grace.
From the Book
They say this little piggy went to market. They say another stayed home. No one ever talks about the one who cried wee wee wee — the one who never made it back. I was that piggy. And this is my story.
— Albert Putnam, Opening Chapter
Inside the Book
What You'll Discover Within These Pages
A Story of Survival
Albert shares the raw, unfiltered reality of his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis — the fear, the confusion, and the quiet courage it took to face each day with intention and hope.
Health Education Through Story
Rather than lecturing, Albert teaches. Each chapter reveals practical truths about blood sugar, lifestyle habits, and the medical realities of Type 2 diabetes woven seamlessly into personal narrative.
For Everyone, Not Just Patients
Whether you're living with diabetes, love someone who is, or simply want to understand one of the world's most prevalent conditions, this book speaks to you with equal weight and compassion.
A Cautionary Message
At its core, this is a book about what happens when we ignore the signs our body sends us — and the powerful reminder that it is never too late to change course and take back control.
Warmth in Every Word
Albert's writing style is accessible, funny, and deeply human. Even the most sobering chapters are laced with the warmth of a man who has found peace through honesty and storytelling.
Critically Acclaimed
Praised by healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and everyday readers alike, this debut has quickly become a recommended resource for newly diagnosed patients and their support networks.
Praise for the Book
Readers & Professionals Agree
★★★★★
"I hand this book to every newly diagnosed Type 2 patient. It does what no pamphlet can — it makes them feel understood."
★★★★★
"My dad was resistant to everything about his diabetes — until I left this on his nightstand. He read it in two days and called his doctor the morning after."
★★★★★
"Albert writes the way your most trusted uncle would talk — straight from the heart, no filter, and always with your best interest at mind."
Available Now
This Little Piggy Cried Wee Wee Wee,
But Never Ever Made It Home
Get your copy in paperback or eBook — and start a conversation that could change a life.
Get in Touch
Reach Out to Albert
Whether you're a reader, a healthcare professional, a media outlet, or someone who just wants to share your own story — Albert would love to hear from you.
Email
hello@albertputnam.com
Location
United States
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Albert Putnam
Storyteller. Survivor. Advocate.
Albert Putnam is a debut author whose voice emerged from necessity — from the kind of moment when you realize your own body has been sending warnings you chose not to hear. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after years of symptoms he brushed aside, Albert did what any natural storyteller would do: he wrote about it.
Drawing on the familiar rhythm of a childhood nursery rhyme, Albert crafted a cautionary tale that feels less like a health book and more like sitting across from a friend who has been through it all and wants to make sure you don't have to go through it the hard way.
His mission is awareness — not alarm. Albert believes that the most powerful health tool isn't a medication or a diet plan. It's a story told with honesty and heart, by someone who has lived it.
Purpose & Mission
Why Albert Writes
To Educate Without Fear
Albert's primary goal is to make diabetes education accessible and non-threatening. Too many people avoid the topic because it feels clinical and frightening. His book reframes the conversation in human terms.
To Create Community
Living with a chronic illness can feel profoundly isolating. Albert writes to remind every reader — whether patient, caregiver, or curious bystander — that they are not alone in this journey.
To Bring Humor to Hard Truths
Laughter is medicine. Albert's writing never minimizes the seriousness of Type 2 diabetes, but it refuses to let the subject become so heavy that readers close the book before reaching the message they need most.
To Inspire Action, Not Just Awareness
Understanding diabetes isn't enough. Albert's ultimate goal is to inspire the reader to act — to book the appointment, make the lifestyle change, have the conversation with a loved one that could save a life.