- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (1 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 006093042X
- ISBN-13: 978-0060930424
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 17.2 x 2.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 404,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
an excellent resource...
5 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
This book comes highly recommended. It seeks to instill a feeling of acceptance and comfort for distressed cancer patients. The author discusses how to cope with difficult emotions in all stages of cancer, from initial diagnosis and onwards. As a doc working with cancer patients myself, I cannot overstate the importance of Dr Holland's message. For example, one of her points that really stood out for me was the idea that negative emotions cannot cause the cancer. Some people do worry that they must always remain positive, even if they have to fake it. Not true...being real and honest is far more important...having occasional negative thoughts and feelings is normal and does not make the cancer worse. Dr. Holland presents these ideas in one of the most non-judgmental ways you will ever read.
The reason I only give it four stars is due to my personal bias toward a holistic perspective. The author presents a conventional approach to cancer. She does not give adequate merit to the effectiveness of natural ways to control swaying emotions, instead guiding readers directly to pharmaceuticals. In addition, her use of the food pyramid as a way to guide readers to proper nutrition is outdated. For this type of information, readers should choose other books.
Overall an excellent read for anybody dealing with cancer, directly or indirectly. I recommend it to my own clients. Genuine compassion in the medical system is in short-supply these days...Dr Holland gives us a healthy dose.
The reason I only give it four stars is due to my personal bias toward a holistic perspective. The author presents a conventional approach to cancer. She does not give adequate merit to the effectiveness of natural ways to control swaying emotions, instead guiding readers directly to pharmaceuticals. In addition, her use of the food pyramid as a way to guide readers to proper nutrition is outdated. For this type of information, readers should choose other books.
Overall an excellent read for anybody dealing with cancer, directly or indirectly. I recommend it to my own clients. Genuine compassion in the medical system is in short-supply these days...Dr Holland gives us a healthy dose.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The Many Faces Of Cancer
2 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
When I was facing my husbands diagnosis of prostate cancer I had to deal with many aspects of life and psychology discussed in this book. It validates the way I handled myself, I wish this book existed when I was going through it. No doubt it will aid many through the difficult and lonely transition from suspicion, diagnosis, to treatment and cure. A must have.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Finally I can validate my feelings.
2 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
The word cancer stops you in your tracks. This book shares feelings and concepts with inteligence and humanity. Bravo to the author and those who have inspired him. I only wish this book was out five years ago when my husband was diagnosed with cancer.
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