THE LONGEST ELEVATOR RIDE
A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy
By Caressa Todd
A deeply personal story of motherhood, unimaginable loss, and the journey toward turning grief into purpose. The Longest Elevator Ride shares the story behind The Ryan Danielle Foundation and the little girl whose life continues to inspire a mission of education, preparedness, and love.
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About the Book
The Longest Elevator Ride is Caressa Todd’s deeply personal account of motherhood, loss, grief, survival, and the decision to create purpose from unimaginable pain.
From Ryan Danielle Booker’s short but meaningful six months of life, through the choking emergency that changed everything, Caressa shares the moments that followed—the hospital, saying goodbye, PTSD and grief, the silence and judgment that can surround loss, and the long process of learning how to move forward while still carrying Ryan with her.
The story ultimately becomes one of legacy. Ryan’s life inspired the creation of The Ryan Danielle Foundation, transforming a mother’s experience into a mission to help parents and caregivers become better prepared to respond when seconds matter.
“Some journeys change where you’re going. Others change who you become.”
From Ryan’s Story to Ryan’s Legacy
Ryan Danielle Booker lived for six months, but her impact did not end there.
Her life became the heart of The Ryan Danielle Foundation, created to help parents and caregivers gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills that can make a difference during an infant emergency.
Through infant CPR and choking-prevention education, parent and caregiver resources, Ryan Packs, and community and healthcare partnerships, Ryan’s legacy continues through every family the Foundation reaches.
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The Longest Elevator Ride: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy
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Paperback ISBN: 979-8-234-22599-3
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eBook ISBN: 979-8-237-01285-9
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Signed-copy orders are being accepted now. Inventory is now expected to arrive October 27–November 3, 2026. Orders will be signed and shipped in the order received after the books arrive.
Purchasing today reserves your signed copy but does not mean it will ship immediately.
Thank you for supporting Ryan’s story and the mission created in her memory.
BOOKSTORES, LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ORDERS
The Longest Elevator Ride is available through Ingram’s wholesale distribution network.
Bookstores, libraries, schools, hospitals, universities, nonprofit organizations, community agencies and retailers may request the paperback through their regular book supplier or wholesaler.
Title: The Longest Elevator Ride
Author: Caressa Todd
Paperback ISBN: 979-8-234-22599-3
Publisher: The Ryan Danielle Foundation, Inc.
For large-quantity purchases, community partnerships or event orders, please contact The Ryan Danielle Foundation.
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