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Summary: Absolutely the BEST book about breast cancer!
Review: This is the BEST book I have read about Breast Cancer - and I've read a lot! When I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year I went through the range of emotions most women go through - it was such a shock to my system. I'm still healing - but this book helped me so much on my journey - I love it. Ordered three for my friends and I'm just about to order another two -'cause I gave my one away and another friend of mine has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. If you are faced with this challenge - please don't miss this book! I was overwhelmed with all the information I had to wade through - including all the books I read - I really wanted to understand what was happening to me and the significance of it in my life. Actually I thought my journey was over.. but sitting with the women in this book, I've come to understand there really is a healing power in the universe that loves and sustains us - no matter what happens in our lives. This book should be in EVERY hospital and clinic library but I've never seen it there. Gotta go and order some more! With blessings for your healing journey. :-))
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Summary: This book has gotten some wonderful endorsements!
Review: We've gotten some wonderful endorsements. Richard Carlson, author of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" writes: "A thought-provoking must-read about the 'big stuff' -- resilience, strength and courage in the face of life-threatening illness." Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" writes: "It's hard enough to be diagnosed with a serious illness. Some books and well-meaning people make it harder. This book and the people you meet in it will help a person cope." Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General of the U.S. writes: "I applaud these four brave women for forging a new path when so much was a stake. They have four very different stories to tell, but the four stories tell one truth: Disease is not the target, death is not the enemy, and life is for celebrating, in all its brilliant, surprising, and complex fragments." Finally, Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author of "Close to the Bone" in her Foreword to our book writes: "Cancer can be a wisdom disease because it allows time to make choices, to forgive and set straight, to face what we fear, and find unexpected gifts, strengths, vulnerabilities and joys. This is what these authors found separately, then in reading each other's stories, were moved to tears with a realization of the paradox: We are alone here, and yet at a profound level, we are not alone."
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Summary: A different voice
Review: When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer several weeks ago, I began the search to find books that offered more than just descriptions of symptoms and treatments. While those are useful for her for now, I needed something more. This book was beautiful--and I would recommend it for anyone. Each woman is in a different stage, has taken a different route, and comes from a different spiritual perspective. The words were healing and I know I will refer back to them time and again. Each writer truely gave a gift.
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Summary: Invaluable for families
Review: When your daughter is one of the authors, it is difficult to read such a book, especially when their writing is so compelling. However, our relationship is our most important reason for recommending that families read the book. The insights the authors have obtained through their experience can be invaluable to families who have a loved one with cancer. It will help you better understand and communicate with the ones you love. Besides the value of the advice they offer, the book is extremely well-written and the authors' styles blend seamlessly into a harmonious presentation and experience for readers.
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