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Summary: Woderful Accomplishment
Review: A proactive patient who also happens to be a gifted writer writes a gutsy, compassionate and informative book on how to cope with the chronic hepatitis infection.Written for other patients like himself, Will Green's approach takes the diagnosis step by step and untangles the web of confusion around this virus simply and meticulously.The book is full of helpful observations and inspirational words of wisdom from patients who choose and keep their eye on survival in the face of a life-threatening but also life-affirming predicament.The clinical course of the disease,mechanism of the virus, and treatments good and bad are dissected in simple easy to understand terms.If you or a loved one has chronic Hepatitis B ,I urge you to buy this book.
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Summary: Fabulous Book
Review: A very well written book by someone who really understands what is is like to have Chronic Hepatitis B. Mr. Green is EXTREMELY informative on ways to cope with the chronic hepatitis B infection. He breaks down the sections of the book by months and describes everything in simple english. He points out the important things to do during the first few months and makes you feel like you have some control over your illness. After reading this book I realized I was not alone with my symptoms. The book is very comforting and has loads of resources and information on the virus as well as support groups. I have learned how to interpret my own bloodwork and feel knowledgeable enough to sit down with my doctor and ACTUALLY understand everything he is saying. This is a must have book for someone with chronic Hepatitis B!!
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Summary: Fabulous Book
Review: A very well written book by someone who really understands what is is like to have Chronic Hepatitis B. Mr. Green is EXTREMELY informative on ways to cope with the chronic hepatitis B infection. He breaks down the sections of the book by months and describes everything in simple english. He points out the important things to do during the first few months and makes you feel like you have some control over your illness. After reading this book I realized I was not alone with my symptoms. The book is very comforting and has loads of resources and information on the virus as well as support groups. I have learned how to interpret my own bloodwork and feel knowledgeable enough to sit down with my doctor and ACTUALLY understand everything he is saying. This is a must have book for someone with chronic Hepatitis B!!
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Summary: An excellent first-person account of HBV w/out the jargon
Review: A well written, readable book authored by a patient turned expert. Finley Green's first person account of his experiences with HBV are honest and compelling. His style encourages the reader to take the often difficult journey from coping with the realization of infection to facing the day-to-day challenges that are ever-present when living with the virus.Finley Green's book is casual and open, replete with examples from his personal experiences. He speaks to the reader, not as an "expert" dictating what other patients should or should not do, but as a friend encouraging people to do what they can do to help themselves. A MUST READ for those living with HBV or interested in learning more about the virus.
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Summary: FINALLY, patient friendly source on HBV
Review: Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had hepatitis B for a long time, this book is an excellent source of reference and uncommon knowledge about a virus that is confusing to many patients as well as their doctors. More importantly, along with the easy to understand chapters on interpreting your test results and information on seeking treatment, the book is equally devoted to the everyday hurdles of coping with Hepatitis B as a chronic illness. Mr. Green gives a clear and realistic picture of what having Hepatitis B is really like and recognizes the need to be proactive as well as optimistic.
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Summary: FINALLY, patient friendly source on HBV
Review: Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had hepatitis B for a long time, this book is an excellent source of reference and uncommon knowledge about a virus that is confusing to many patients as well as their doctors. More importantly, along with the easy to understand chapters on interpreting your test results and information on seeking treatment, the book is equally devoted to the everyday hurdles of coping with Hepatitis B as a chronic illness. Mr. Green gives a clear and realistic picture of what having Hepatitis B is really like and recognizes the need to be proactive as well as optimistic.
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Summary: Can I rate it 5 stars plus?
Review: Will's book has spared me many hours filtering information on the internet, several doctors appointments going through lists of questions, and a hard time managing my emotions. To me, hepatitis B is not a mysterious black box with a potential bomb inside anymore, I know what it's doing to my body (and my mind) and I know how to deal with it. This book covers ALL the aspects of someone's life that might be affected by this disease, it covers all the medical yada yada verylongwordsthatnooneunderstands that make you look smart when you talk about it and all the personal and social issues you will have along the way. In 5 words: I HIGHLY recommend this book!
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