Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer SurvivorsSimon and Schuster, 1.2.2002 - 320 sivua Bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, whose life has been shaped by her mother's breast cancer as well as her own, has created the book she wished had existed when she went through her treatment. Uplift is a one-of-a-kind collection of anecdotes and advice, told in the words of everyday women of all ages who are part of the ever-growing sisterhood of breast cancer survivors. You won't find medical advice or technical matters discussed here. But you will find all the little things that only someone who's been there can tell you about. What kind of deodorant can I use during radiation? Are there certain foods that really satisfy on treatment days? How do I address my surgery with my coworkers? Is it really okay to lean on my friends? How can I still feel feminine? Is there romance after breast cancer? What can I do to feel more in control of my body and my life? But Uplift isn't only for those with breast cancer. Friends and family can read it to find out what they can best do to help. And men? Uplift contains quotes from them, too. They share what worked best and how they felt as they helped the women in their lives through it all. Practical, warm, funny, reassuring, supportive, personal...the insights by the contributors to Uplift reveal how they faced their fears and came through their ordeal ready to get on with life and love, career and family -- and how you can too. If there is one book you'll want to keep close at hand as a nightstand support group, Uplift is it. |
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Losing a Breast Practical and Emotional | 21 |
Radiation Soaking Up the Rays | 41 |
Chemo and Hair Mane Matters | 57 |
Chemo and Everything Else A Smorgasbord | 85 |
Taking the Reins Regaining Control | 102 |
Family Our Inheritance | 125 |
Friends We Pick Em | 146 |
Humor You Gotta Laugh | 199 |
Men By For and About | 213 |
Exercise Making the Body Better | 238 |
Religion Bringing In the Big Gun | 251 |
Pure Uplift Wrapping It Up with a Bow | 259 |
Acknowledgments | 281 |
List of Contributors | 285 |
An Invitation from UPLIFT | 291 |
The Workplace Making It UserFriendly | 165 |
Support Groups From Traditional to Offbeat | 181 |
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Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors Barbara Delinsky Rajoitettu esikatselu - 2003 |
Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors Barbara Delinsky Esikatselu ei käytettävissä - 2001 |
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Sivu 6 - The important thing to remember is that you need to make the decision that's best for you.