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Summary: Terrific and very helpful!
Review: Elise Needell Babcock's words are better than any I've read on dealing with cancer and family. Her advise is simple and extremely helpful.
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Summary: 41-year-old Friend Visiting: Read The Reviews Inside!
Review: I just read these Reviews on the inside of When Life Becomes Precious. I've given her book out many times but I just noticed these comments while I was visiting. Many are similiar to what my friends have said over the years. I am thankful that this book has been here when I needed to support my friends and this year when it hit my mother. Each time I read it, it gives me new insights, a new approach to helping those I care about; but these great writers describe her book better than I ever could! "Elise NeeDell Babcock blends well-reasoned research with a practical commonsense approach to living a rich life...she adds the right dose of wit to balance serious topics with caring advice...a much needed chart in the seas of uncertainty." Dr. Steve Allen Jr., associate dean, SUNY and son of Steve Allen, my favorite comedy writer "Sound and wise...it teaches us how to provide support and love when it counts the most. I recommend it enthusiastically." Dr. John Mendolsohn, president of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Number One Cancer Center in the US (according to US News and World Report) "Written with Love and Wisdom and is a Godsend..." Barbara Taylor Bradford, the NY Times Bestselling author "I am grateful for this book--it is an umbrella in one of life's most difficult storms...it is wrought with love and wisdom and in the realm of sharing we and receiving comfort, we cannot ask for more than this." -Richard Paul Evans, The NY Times Bestselling author of The Locket, The Letter, The Christmas Box "She focuses on the quality of life and teaches her readers about hope." -Henry A Porterfield, USTOO International, Prostate Survivors Support Groups "Written in a warm and friendly manner...immensely resourceful...when you are in crisis or pain, you need this book." -Suzzane Mintz, president, National Family Caregivers Assoc. "Superb! Outstanding. Easy to read." -Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi, President, Ninth Congress on Breast Disease "...Deserves a wide readership...Elise has demonstrated great insight and skill in writing When Life Becomes Precious." -Dr. John Marsh, Yale University School of Medicine "...Just what patients, health-care professionals, and families need." -Mary Hughes, RN, winner of the Purdue Fredericks Quality of Life Award
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Summary: "A Godsend for helping my best friend "
Review: I was convinced this was the book I was searching for after the first chapter. This book spoke to me because of the way the author told her personal story. She knew what I was feeling, knew I wanted to help my best friend and she gave me suggestions to do that. She helped me face the future right beside my friend. It was a godsend. This book should be handed out to everyone at doctors' offices.
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Summary: This should be for coping with any medical problem
Review: My spouse had heart disease. At the same time, I was looking for a book for a friend with cancer. I found Precious and read it before giving it as a gift. I realized the suggestions applied to my family. I started using the author's ideas immediately and it helped us tremendously. I find myself quoting her often in my volunteer work at church (with patients) and with friends. One friend called and said she was having serious problem coping with her husband's diabetes. She read the book and called to tell me that after following the advice in Precious, she saw a dramatic change in the way her family communicated and supported each other. Another friend said she was in an argument with her daughter about the father's illness. The mother used the suggestions in the book to calm her daughter down. Later that evening, the daughter (in her 30s) came up to her mom and said, "Thank you. What you said and how you said it was wonderful!" This book should not even have cancer on the cover. It's practical, moving, upbeat and extremely helpful for patients and families coping with any medical challenge. J. Long, past president of a personnel agency
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Summary: Best emotional support book on the market!
Review: This is absolutely the most incredible survivor and partner-support book I have ever read. Having had to deal with several close friends and relatives over the past couple of years who have been dealing with cancer problems, I just was at a loss as to the best way to handle everything. What to say, what to do, how were they REALLY feeling? Stuff like that. This book explains it all in a way that not only makes sense, but give you a sense of hope that you can actually help people deal with these health crises and major life transitions in meaningful, caring, and loving way. I have actually used the book way beyond just cancer support also. It was helpful with my own Mother, who passed away in November, in dealing with her heart and lung problems. It's just a great communications tool. Think of it almost like a Spanish-English dictionary: only this is a patient-supporter dictionary. The patient has things that they're thinking and feeling that THEY understand, but you don't. This book will translate all that for you. I have probably given 2 dozen of these books to my own friends who are dealing with these issues themselves either as patients or as patient-supporters. This book is a true gift to the world.
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Summary: In Support Of The Spouse .....
Review: This paperback is an easy to read practical hands on guide for the spouse and family members of the cancer patient. I really look forward to making time for myself daily to read from its pages.
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Summary: Fabulous resource
Review: This truly is a fabulous resource! The information is quite straightforward and covers a wide array of areas/issues that are certain to be impacted by the news of a loved one being ill. The components of the book cover areas such as understanding your feelings, how our fears play out in the ordeal, how to have conversations regarding the illness and ramifications of the illness, how to find resourceful medical care and how to balance one's role in life given the situation. I would highly recommend this book for people who are going through the challenge of a loved one being ill, as it applies to not only cancer patients - but all who have serious health issues.
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Summary: Fabulous resource
Review: This truly is a fabulous resource! The information is quite straightforward and covers a wide array of areas/issues that are certain to be impacted by the news of a loved one being ill. The components of the book cover areas such as understanding your feelings, how our fears play out in the ordeal, how to have conversations regarding the illness and ramifications of the illness, how to find resourceful medical care and how to balance one's role in life given the situation. I would highly recommend this book for people who are going through the challenge of a loved one being ill, as it applies to not only cancer patients - but all who have serious health issues.
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Summary: "A Godsend for helping my best Friend"
Review: This was the book I was searching for to help my best friend. It spoke to me because of the way the author told her personal story and gave ideas and suggestions. I felt like she was speaking to me. She knew what I was feeling, knew I wanted to help and she gave me ways to do that. She helped me face the future right beside my friend. when Life Becomes Precious was a godsend. It should be handed out to everyone at doctors' offices.
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