- ISBN13: 9781581825237
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Product Description
They are not just statistics or case studies, nor are they "genetic mishaps." They are everyday modern women struggling to survive breast cancer. They share the same diagnosis but are a crazy-quilt of many patterns and colors, with ages spanning twenty-five years. Some of them are wives and mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers; some are single, some are divorced. They have different religious backgrounds, different occupations, different lifestyles, differe... More >>
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There are many people who cure (themselves) from cancer (and other diseases, for that matter). A few things they all seem to have in common:
They take responsibility for their health/sickness away from doctors or anyone else.
They get rid of negative feelings (like anger, grudge, helplessness and, most of all, by doing this, FEAR). In other words, they CHANGE their lifestyle (most of the time they also take control of what they eat – which is where this book comes in handy).
But most important (togheter with finding peace of mind):
They give their body TIME TO HEAL ITSELF!
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Hope this will be of help for a few people.
Rating: 1 / 5
Reviewed by Abbie G. Yandle for Reader Views (10/06)
Ten brave women share stories of their ordeal with breast cancer. Each story in “B.O.O.B.S.” is different. The women are black, white, and Hispanic. The life-changing diagnosis came at ages from 45 to the early 60′s. They remind me of the women in the support group I attended for over two years every week, no matter what else was going on in my life. As predicted, these stories “enlighten, encourage, and empower” the reader.
Every woman’s experience with breast cancer is unique. There are different diagnoses, surgeries, treatments, histories, and prognoses. Some women have a supportive spouse. Family ties can grow stronger, or break under the strain of fear and pain. Acquaintances become loyal friends even as those believed to be close friends distance themselves because they don’t know what to say, what to do. Laughter and humor are at least as powerful as the medicines and surgeries on the road to recovery and regained health.
Sheryl’s story struck close to home for me. I rejoiced at the way she wrote candidly about her feelings about her body and struggles with her sexuality throughout her ordeal. I applaud her bravery for sharing the power of an intimate relationship to heal a wounded body and spirit.
This is a book that every woman and every man who loves his wife, mother, girlfriend, or daughter should read. “B.O.O.B.S.” gives a good overview of types of breast cancer and their treatment options. More than that, it may help anyone understand that each person dealing with this disease must make the choice that is right for her (him). Attending and participating in a professionally-facilitated peer support group helps immensely with understanding the language of the disease and its treatments, as well as the emotional roller-coaster. “B.O.O.B.S.” reminds us that we are not alone.
Rating: 5 / 5
I, thankfully, have never had breast cancer. While I am sure this book is particularly wonderful and inspirational for women who have had breast cancer or are going through breast cancer treatment, I just wanted to say it’s a wonderful read, period, for anyone — breast cancer survivor or not. Besides, everyone knows SOMEONE who has been faced with breast cancer.. It is that much of an epidemic in this country. The style of the book is breezy,chatty, funny in places, poignant elsewhere, informative, smart and — yes — entertaining, even though these are tales of women faced with breast cancer. The book is very well done and I highly recommend it. — Sher
Rating: 5 / 5
With four reviewers rating this as a 5 star book, I expected more diversity than this book contains. All 10 women were drawn from the same wellness group associated with an Alabama treatment center, though not all were lifelong residents of the area. Most were evangelical Christians. All appeared to be from middle class backgrounds. If you fit into this group, you will probably relate well to the stories. If not, you may want to look for a more diverse compilation. My suggestion would be Uplift : Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors which draws from 300 participants and which provides shorter, solution-focused entries.
Rating: 3 / 5
As a daughter of a breast cancer survivor and having three aunts who have had breast cancer I highly recommened this book. We have passed the book between us it has helped us understand what these brave women were going thru!
Rating: 5 / 5