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  • TheQuietAngel
    TheQuietAngel Member Posts: 13
    edited August 2009
    I thought when I went through cancer (ten years ago), it was really hard to find books that were not "doomsday." And I made it my goal to try and find one, at the time there was just not any to be found.  So, I have written a book, it has my comical stories of "weird" things that happened during cancer (after all they happen, and no one tells us about those), and it has a very unique way of dealing with your spirit and your emotions.  When I lost my hair, I drew pictures of hair of the bathroom mirror to help lift my spirits and deal with what I was feeling that day.  I have put this into a book to help others and the book itself even comes equipped with markers to get you started!  I have also written and directed a music video, this video is by cancer survivors for cancer survivors and is very uplifting and helps the readers and the viewers learn how to use my method.  I think the best thing to do is just take a look and let me know what you think.  My website is: www.QuietAngelPublishing.comand the video is currently on YouTube the link is: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=9choRJAmoYA I hope you will take a look and let me know what you think...I believe it is really worth your time!
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  • TheQuietAngel
    TheQuietAngel Member Posts: 13
    edited August 2009

    I forgot to tell you in my last message, that the name of my book is: "Mirror Makeovers and savvy insights for the everyday gal surviving cancer and baldness with a sense of humor"  I hope you will all check it out! 

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited August 2009

    Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner

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  • Kathy16
    Kathy16 Member Posts: 135
    edited August 2009

    I didn't see listed "Why I wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" - the author's first name is Geralyn (can't recall last name and I don't have book with me).  This would be very inspirational for young women. She was 27, I think, upon diagnosis.  I can't tell you the ending, but it is a positive one.  She is very open about the emotional component throughout the book and her journaling of courage and strength and reality helped me so much when I was facing my surgery and treatment.  I am 20 years her senior, but it still spoke to me. 

    Also just finished the book everyone's been mentioning - The Middle Place - another terrific read, especially for any middle-aged folks who have both children to take care of and aging parents to care for.

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  • carolinachick
    carolinachick Member Posts: 387
    edited September 2009

    I also loved "The Middle Place" and the "Crazy, Sexy Cancer" books.  "Breast Cancer Husband" was a great gift to my husband and helped him understand my treatment and possible side effects.

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  • rreynolds1
    rreynolds1 Member Posts: 450
    edited September 2009

    Hi Everyone,

    I was surprised not to see anything by Dr. Bernie Seigle.  His first book, Love Medicine and Miracles is a classic.  He has a support group nationally called ECaP.  I attend his local group which he personally facilitates as he lives nearby.  He was a surgeon treating cancer patients for many years at Yale New Haven Hospital and changed the way cancer patients are treated and also how cancer patients look at cancer and healing.  He also has books for children.  Check him out on the web.

    Roseann

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  • MomoB
    MomoB Member Posts: 68
    edited September 2009

    Hello,

    I am reading The FORCE Program, by Jeff Berman, Fran Fleegler, M.D., and John Hanc.

    (The proven way to fight cancer through physical activity and exercise.)  It is a book that

    stresses getting started at your own level and ability.  I'm enjoying it so far, and plan to

    use the program.  Right now, I am just walking, and using some light weights, and a

    rebounder.

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