Watering Wilted Flowers: A Healing Guide for Women

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Summary: Cancer Survivor
Review: As a cancer survivor, this book is a perfect gift to a loved one who's just been diagnosed with any form of cancer or long-term illness. It reminds the patient that taking care of themselves, both spritually and physically, during the medical journey is so important. Nice illustrations with sparce words makes it a book that has great meaning with very little effort to read. I have this in my kitchen on a book stand, changing the pages frequently, to remind me that it's always good to take a few minutes to "smell the flowers" and I'm eight and a half years from my treatment. Perfect gift --- much better than flowers or candy as it lasts longer!

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Summary: Inspiring and indispensable
Review: Delightful is the best word to describe this charming little book. And it is a very strange word indeed to describe a book that deals with the problems of serious, chronic illness, but the combination of few words presented in lyrical style, along with beautiful, brightly-colored watercolor prints of flowers results in a delighful presentation of practical information on a very sensitive subject.
The two women responsible for the book - the author and the illustrator - have "been there, done that". Both are survivors of serious illness and have - along with their families - faced the questions that surround such illness, including the decision to use (or reject) life support and to move ahead with life despite some limitations following illness. They provide lots of practical, insightful information that can be useful to anyone - male or female - facing serious illness and/or surgery, but do so without losing sight of the inherent joy of life which, like the flowers that they use to illustrate emotions, seems to occasionally wilt as we face crisis situations.
The book is more than delightful; it is a charming, useful, practical guide to anyone undergoing a life crisis.
It seems strange to say that I enjoyed it - but I definitely did and plan on ordering additional copies to pass along to friends when they face similar situations. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Water Wilted Flowers
Review: My patients loved the book.I had an original copy signed by Ginny. I lent it out so many times I can not seem to remember who I gave it too. So I am getting another copy, but it will never replace my signed copy.. Hi, Ginny if you are reading this is is Bea Tom's ex-wife. Say hello to everyone. Bea
ps How is Granny?

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Summary: Inspiring and indispensable
Review: This is a delightful and uplifting book that any survivor of a serious illness would do well to read. It is a wise and wonderful addition to any library. I cannot express what a consolation it was to me and many friends and relatives who survived disease. I applaud Virginia Goff Green on her wonderful words.

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Summary: Wonderful and Uplifting
Review: This is a totally enjoyable feel-good book. I loved every word and the drawings were marvelous. I cannot say enough good things about this masterpiece. If only I could give 6 stars!