No Such Thing as a Bad Day

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Summary: A quick and highly inspirational read
Review: That Hamilton Jordan has been able to prevail against the odds is amazing. This book is insightful, touching and filled with important, useful information for anyone who has a family member struggling with cancer (or any other catastrophic disease). I found the story about his hospital encounter with Roy Cohn to be fascinating, human and honest. There were things I found curious, though. Mr. Jordan tells much about his political career, with stories about his rise and fall interwoven throughout the cancer narrative. As one who is familiar with his career, I was as surprised by what he included as by what he left out. (Ross Perot and Ed Rollins, for example.)

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Summary: An Inspirational Book For All
Review: This book had me laughing and crying. What a wonderful memoir of a courageous man's life! Complete with Jordan's own story plus a helpful guide for those dealing with cancer. It truly is an inspiration for us all. A must read for 2000!

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Summary: Not just a memoir ...
Review: This book is not just a memoir, but a book of care,concern and instruction.Men should take heed to the insights given about prostate cancer,while all should learn about owning ones own healthcare.Jordan presents and captures the truly important things of life with the reality and backdrop of his own mortality. A must read...Thank-You Mr. Jordan

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Summary: What a Life
Review: This book touched me on more levels than anything I've read in a long time. As a person, I was moved by Mr. Jordan's courage and compassion in dealing with his diseases and in his crusade to help others do the same. As someone (like most) whose loved ones have died of cancer, I was empowered by Mr. Jordan's committment to finding a cure for the illness in its many forms. As a history buff, I was intrigued by Mr. Jordan's memories of everything from growing up in the segregated South to life at the White House. This book really does have something to teach everyone, interwoven with stories about a truly remarkable life.

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Summary: NO SUCH THING AS A BAD READ
Review: THIS BOOK WHICH I JUST FINISHED MADE FOR A VERY PLEASANT READ BY AN AUTHOR WHO IS CLEARLY MUCH MORE OF A FINE PERSON THAT ANYONE MY AGE(41) OR OLDER WOULD HAVE THE IMPRESSION LEFT OVER FROM THE CARTER DAYS.I DEFINITELY RECCOMEND THIS BOOK TO NOT JUST THOSE TOUCHED IN ANY WAY BY CANCER BUT ANYONE INTERESTED IN A STORY ABOUT A MAN WHO HAS LED AN INSPIRING LIFE.HATS OFF TO HAMILTON JORDAN,A GOOD GUY.

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Summary: Fantastic Memoir...Best Since Angela's Ashes!
Review: This is a powerful and moving memoir.....touching on Vietnam, civil rights struggle in the South and author's time in Washington with Jimmy Carter BUT the theme is his three different cancers by age 50 and how he fought to overcome them....this is a special book that made me feel blessed to have my good health. Highly recommend it in spite of my hardcore Republican background. Read it in one sitting....could not put it down. Headed for bestsellers list for sure.

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Summary: A Powerful Book & A Page Turner!
Review: This is the best book I have read this year. Jordan tells the story of having three cancers but it is also the story of his life and all the interesting people that he has known and brushed against. It has a forrest Gump quality to it. I laughed at times and cried at others. A must read!

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: Unquestionably the finest memoir that I have read in my life. Mr. Jordan powerfully describes his most personal experiences with both cancer and American politics in an incredible manner. This book contains stories that every human should have the opportunity to read. Mr. Jordan is a cancer survivor, a family man, a politial leader, and most importantly a gentleman. My recomendation is to not only buy this book for yourself, but also copies for every person who is important to you as well. You certainly will be glad that you did. I thank Mr. Jordan for writing such a wonderful book for us all to read. It is certainly as good as they come.

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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: Unquestionably the finest memoir that I have read in my life. Mr. Jordan powerfully describes his most personal experiences with both cancer and American politics in an incredible manner. This book contains stories that every human should have the opportunity to read. Mr. Jordan is a cancer survivor, a family man, a politial leader, and most importantly a gentleman. My recomendation is to not only buy this book for yourself, but also copies for every person who is important to you as well. You certainly will be glad that you did. I thank Mr. Jordan for writing such a wonderful book for us all to read. It is certainly as good as they come.