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When I was told I needed chemotherapy I froze with fear. The word itself has almost mystical powers, conjuring up vivid mental images of frail, shadow-like people curled up on beds, quietly writhing in agony and slowly losing the will to live. In truth I'd never really thought about what it actually was, I just knew it was bad. I asked my family and friends what they thought chemotherapy was and, bearing in mind how prevalent cancer is these days, the responses were as varied as they were downright peculiar: "I've never actually been sure what's involved, but I know it's unpleasant." "It's a large machine you slide into, a bit like the old iron lung machine," (does anyone remember the old iron lung machine?)" "Every bit of your body's bombarded by deadly rays." "It's an injection that lasts for hours and hours." Well, here are just four good reasons why I needed to dispel some ridiculous myths about cancer treatment. Even the eyebrows? is an honest account of what to expect before, during and after treatment, and a guide to making the journey as comfortable and calm as humanly possible.
About the Author
Sharon Morrison was born in London surrounded by a huge extended family - her mum was one of seven children and her dad one of 14. When her dad was promoted, she, her three sisters and mum moved to Bolton to join him. She attended Mount St Joseph¿s Grammar School where her English teacher, Catherine Cassidy, helped her discover the beauty of the written word. When Sharon was 18 her mum died, and she left Bolton forever, spending a year working in Paris as an au pair, before returning to London. There she embarked on a career in advertising and public relations, where she was able to indulge her passion for writing and get paid for it. Sharon also met her husband John in London and describes him as ¿the most eccentric and brightest man in the world¿. They took the decision to move to a beautiful old house, in a peaceful village in Essex, to bring up their family. Sadly John died when Sharon was halfway through her course of chemotherapy. Sharon still lives in that beautiful old house, with their three children, Merlyn, Jenny and Richard.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This book arrived through my letterbox this morning and I've just finished it. I'm currently half-way through my first cycle of chemotherapy but my experience so far is very similar to that of Sharon Morrison. Her attitude and strength are inspirational. It is a truly superb read, funny, personal and very touching. This should be the first book any woman diagnosed with breast cancer should read. Thank you so much Sharon Morrison, your book is brilliant.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Cancer can be a daunting and frightening reality that can strike anyone at any time. Sharon Morrison documents her personal experience of squaring up to the realities of cancer/cancer treatment through her book, Even the Eyebrows ? This takes a pragmatic look at how to deal with the realities of the illness in an honest and heart rending way. This book is a must for those living through the experience and also for those around them and demonstrates that whilst there are uncertainties in the future, life is worth living and fighting for day by day. This is a truly inspirational read !! Good luck Sharon and thanks for sharing your experience.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The book Sharon has written is one that all newly diagnosed cancer patients and all nurses and doctors should read.
It is readable, funny, sad and very reassuring. Sharon handled cancer and carried on with her life in the most positive of ways and the book tells you `all you need to know' far better than any leaflets you may pick up in surgeries/clinics or from the Internet.
Above all it's light-hearted - it will make you both laugh and cry. It takes you from denial to determination.
This is certainly an essential read.
It is readable, funny, sad and very reassuring. Sharon handled cancer and carried on with her life in the most positive of ways and the book tells you `all you need to know' far better than any leaflets you may pick up in surgeries/clinics or from the Internet.
Above all it's light-hearted - it will make you both laugh and cry. It takes you from denial to determination.
This is certainly an essential read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Heart renderingly inspirational!
My sister has breast cancer and I bought this book for her. When the book came I flicked though and noticed there was a section on "chemo" as I knew so little about it I started to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Rhian Edwards
Very useful
I found this book to be very useful and down to earth. I fully identified with the concerns Sharon had and applauded her bravery and confidence in dealing with her diagnosis. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Kiara cat
Very useful
I found this book to be very useful and down to earth. I fully identified with the concerns Sharon had and applauded her bravery and confidence in dealing with her diagnosis. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010
Even the Eyebrows
This book was written by my sister. I looked for a book that would help me when Sharon was first diagnosed with cancer and unfortunately could not find one that gave me the... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by Merlyn
Even the eyebrows
Book arrived quickly and in excellent condition.
Very good book! Would recommend to anyone who has, or knows someone diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more
Very good book! Would recommend to anyone who has, or knows someone diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2009 by D. A. Mitchell
Even the Eyebrows
This is a brilliant book and a must read! Funny, witty, sad, personal and informative. It's not just a book for people suffering with cancer, but for friends and relatives as... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by S. Nicholls
Even the eyebrows - a 'must' read
A powerful, inspirational and informative book, written from the heart! It shows how one woman coped with the life changing experience of having breast cancer and came out... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by P. S. Zymanczyk
Even the Eyebrows
We highly recommend this book to anyone going through breast cancer or if you know someone going through breast cancer. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by D. Brand
Even the Eyebrows?
This book is the best, well actually the only, guide to coping with cancer. It shows you, in a matter of fact, but heartfelt way, how to go about things once you have made the... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by Mrs. L. M. Crook
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