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Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors |  | Author: Barbara Delinsky
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 46508
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.7
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.19699449
ASIN: B001O9CF9K
Publication Date: May 20, 2003
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A book as uplifting as the disease it discusses is tragic, Uplift is an inspiring collection of voices of breast cancer survivors. Barbara Delinsky, author of The Woman Next Door and other novels, and herself a survivor of breast cancer, presents inspirational snippets from more than 300 women sharing breast cancer tips and experiences. Reading this book is like listening to the friendly hubbub of a crowd of women all offering advice and comments. They share practical tips about comfortable clothing after mastectomy, treatments for radiation burns, nausea remedies, wigs, advice for friends, and more. They share stories of supportive husbands, boyfriends, and family members who continue to love them. "I will love you till the day I die, whether you have one breast or none," says one husband. "Breasts don't laugh, smile, share brilliance, or give kindness," says another man. Every experience is positive and supportive, but not gushy. The humor chapter will make you laugh aloud. Delinsky envisioned this book as "the support group that I had never joined but could have used, the one that offered all the practical little secrets of survival that have nothing to do with doctors, machines, or drugs and everything to do with women helping women." She succeeds. (Delinsky is donating all her earnings on this book to breast cancer research.) --Joan Price
Product Description
Bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, whose life has been shaped by her mother's breast cancer as well as her own, creates with this book exactly the resource she wished she had for herself during her treatment: one that is filled with the helpful tips -- both practical and inspiring -- that only the women who have already been there can tell us about. Here, readers can find answers to such questions as: Are there certain foods that really satisfy on treatment days? How do I address my surgery with my coworkers? Will I still feel feminine? And what about a sex life? Warm and reassuring, Uplift arms readers with the various means by which countless women diagnosed with breast cancer have faced their fears, survived their illness, and bravely gotten on with life and love, career and family. All of the author's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to breast cancer research.
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Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors February 24, 2010
materrio (Southfield, MI USA)
This is a very good book. When you are going thru the Doctors appointments and treatment you need all the uplifting and support you can get rather it be by reading, friends and family. This book was one of the uplifting tools used.
Neicy's review January 30, 2010
Denise A. Broomer (Wilmington, Delaware)
The product came in great shape and I am really enjoying reading it.. The delievery was fast also.
Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors September 14, 2009
lindy (Santa Cruz, CAUnited States)
While dealing with breast cancer I found this book's presentation of information "just right". Each person's sharing was succinct, to the point and in laymen's terms. I also appreciated the book's organization into pertient sections about dealing with cancer. It became my resource book when questions arose.
Book Review February 17, 2009
Vivian Hytovick
I did not order this book for myself. It was for a friend and she told me that she enjoyed it. The book was in excellent condition and the service by the shipper was fantastic. Was received within the time frame that I was told.
Your Personal Support Group April 5, 2007
Marina Kushner (SCR Books)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
All breast cancer patients should read this while going through treatment. The stories provide hope during a difficult time in a woman's life.
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