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Five Lessons I Didn't Learn From Breast Cancer (And One Big One I Did) |  | Author: Shelley Lewis
Publisher: NAL Trade
Category: Book
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 331749
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.196994490092
ASIN: B001IDZJRC
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
An irreverent, funny, compassionate look at what having breast cancer meansand what it doesnt.
From the pink ribbons to the websites that sell related accessories and stuffed animals, breast cancer has morphed from a disease to an experience. And at every step of the way, society tells women that this experience can teach them profound lessons and maybe even give them a peek at the meaning of life.
But what if it doesnt?
Before Shelley Lewis got breast cancer she was a smart, edgy network producer. After the long month of treatment ended, she was still a smart, edgy network producer. The cancer was gone but in its place there was no epiphany, no new perspective on life. Lewis found that for herself and other women, breast cancer was many things, but it was not necessarily an opportunity for self-improvement. It didnt teach them lessons, but surviving it did draw on hard-won life lessons theyd already learned.
A wonderful interweaving of the authors personal story, interviews with breast cancer survivors, and a sharp-eyed journalists look at the breast cancer community, this book is full of unconventional wisdom, unexpected advice, and hilarious observations about life inside the pink bubble.
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 Wasn't as good as I thought it would be March 18, 2010
Carolyn (Raleigh, NC United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
While I was reading this book, I noticed that I felt more down about having breast cancer than I did before I started reading it. I actually had to stop reading it because it was upsetting me so much. I am a thick skinned person but I found this book to be more on the negative side than on the helpful side. The author is a bit harsh and might scare anyone who has been recently diagnosed or going through treatment.
 Just average March 3, 2010
Grandmother of 8 (Atlanta, GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading the book, definitely felt more down than before. Author's cynicism and harsh judgment of others was not what I expected. Would not recommend the book for those currently undergoing breast cancer treatment. However, there are one or two points she makes regarding the feelings of those diagnosed with breast cancer that I think are universal and stated in a way that the group can identify with. All in all, I think the author came across as belittling of those who do seek to learn some lessons while going through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Disappointed In This Book February 28, 2010
M. Green
I was truly disappointed in this book. The author was full of foul language, whining and other peoples advice. I found no value in the book at all especially being a newly diagnosed cancer patient.
Having cancer is like being pregnant everybody has a different experience. I am glad that I bought this book used and not new. What a waste of money!
What the author did not learn was dignity and self respect. What I have discovered about having breast cancer is you have to have God in your life first and foremost.
 Best book about surviving on your own terms February 20, 2010
Marcia T. S. Owens
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A good book tells you what to do...a GREAT book gets you to decide what to do for yourself...this is a great book for survivors of breast cancer. Great if you're just going though it, or finished your treatment. It empowers the reader to enjoy life and stresses there is no scientific evidence that says your attitude impacts on the outcome of treatment...so embrace your inner bitch if you're into it...or use that sense of humor that works...don't let others dictate what to do about anything...you get to write the rules since it's you're life!!!!! Loved it!
Humor is great. December 20, 2009
LJK (Montana)
For anyone going through any type of cancer, but esp breast cancer, this is a book to keep you laughing. It was exactly how I felt. Time after time I found myself nodding my head and agreeing with most everything in these pages. Would make a great gift also.
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