Download or read book Living through Breast Cancer with Faith Hope and Laughter written by Laura Jensen Walker and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer survivor and bestselling author uses her faith and sense of humor to offer hope and help to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Download or read book Thanks for the Mammogram written by Laura Jensen Walker and published by Revell. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Laura Jensen Walker was diagnosed with breast cancer on her first wedding anniversary, she found humor to be healing in the midst of terrifying circumstances. In this energetic and hope-filled book, she draws on her faith and her sense of humor to encourage others going through the same thing. From discovering that "bald is beautiful" to navigating the world of saline breast implants, Walker recounts the highs and lows of coping with cancer. Infused with strength and dignity, this classic book has now been revised and updated for a new generation, showing women confronting the disease--and those who love them--that faith, hope, and a healthy dose of laughter can make all the difference.
Download or read book Operation Attitude written by J. Lissner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-14 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have major problems? Are you struggling to find joy in your life? Do you wonder how to experience the peace beyond all understanding Scripture promises? Operation Attitude gives you simple, easy to implement changes to increase your day-to-day happiness. It is a hilarious account of how Jenny Lissner turned the painful trials of breast cancer into triumphant fun. During treatment, she faced divorce proceedings, medical insurance issues, financial struggles, and single parenting. In prayer, she felt called to wear a variety of funny hats, wigs, and costumes to chemotherapy and radiation. She learned to be joyful in difficult circumstances, bring laughter to other patients, and trust in Christ. She uses repeatable skills as she laughs, cries, and prays her way through challenges. Her words of wisdom will renew your faith, increase your happiness, and help you find peace. Operation Attitude is easy to read and chocked-full of pictures, quips, and anecdotes to heal, amuse, and inspire. It gives heartfelt lessons in blooming where you are planted. A must-read for anyone struggling with life.
Download or read book An Emotional Journey written by Heather Fiorentino and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Emotional Journey Humor and Hope Through Breast Cancer is a cartoon book drawn with a unique humorous twist on an emotional journey of breast cancer patients. The chapters are broken into the stages a person undergoes: discovery of the cancer, surgery, radiation, chemo, and finally, the happier days after all treatments. Heather did not back away from the silent emotions one goes through; it truly touches on many of the emotions of this journey in a distinctive way to assist that others will know they are not alone and understand there is hope. This book has been reviewed by cancer survivors, mental health professionals, and clergy, and has been found to be supportive for those fighting for their lives. Regardless of where you or a loved one is along this individual journey; these cartoons will be inspiring and humorous. Reading this gem of a book will make you laugh and sometimes cry-it's a cathartic experience for all. -Irene K. Rickus, MS, LMHC Hess leads us through Humor and Hope to the other banks of the ocean of pain and anxiety where one can sprout again with hope and peace from the rubbles of cancer. -Father Sebastian Earthedath, MST, Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Peace. When Heather called me after her breast cancer diagnosis, I was heartbroken. Our sorority of breast cancer fighters and survivors is exclusive, but not coveted. The attitude Heather had was positive, just like her attitude toward life. Her unique insight into life situations has been well-illustrated within her artwork for many years. I know her collection of comical viewpoints of the uncomfortable, quirky positions that cancer fighters and their caregivers face will bring many laughs, lighten the uneasiness of sensitive topics, and encourage hope for the future. -Paula S. O'Neil, PhD, Author of Fighting Cancer like a Girl, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller
Download or read book 50 Days of Hope written by Lynn Eib and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve just heard a diagnosis that shakes your world: It's cancer. And what you long for most is the hope that everything will be okay. You are not alone. As a longtime cancer survivor, Lynn Eib knows firsthand how that feels. And as a patient advocate helping thousands facing cancer, she also knows what gives people hope. In 50 Days of Hope, Lynn shares amazing, true stories of those who have been in your shoes and discovered that when God and cancer meet, hope is never far away. Whether you’re a cancer patient or walking with a loved one on a cancer journey, you’ll find 50 Days of Hope packed with the daily dose of encouragement you need.
Download or read book Finding Hope for Your Journey through Breast Cancer written by Yvonne Ortega and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer affects everyone it touches, whether firsthand or through the life of a loved one. Counselor and teacher Yvonne Ortega discovered this when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and began her journey. In Finding Hope for Your Journey through Breast Cancer, she shares with readers her personal triumphs and setbacks with humor and refreshing candor, always reminding us of God's desire to meet us exactly where we are. In this repackaged book, sixty devotions are divided into sections--diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and recovery--each incorporating Scripture into daily life. It also includes a new chapter on living with the possibility that cancer may return. Ortega's attention to even the most basic hopes and fears that a cancer patient faces each day offers encouragement that can come only from one who has been there herself.
Download or read book Rainbows Lollipops Tough Bitches Fight Cancer written by Cara Riggs and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rainbows, Lollipops & Tough Bitches Fight Cancer presents sentiments associated with the cancer journey. From diagnosis, through treatment and remission, emotions range from joy, stupidity, fear, faith, humor, darkness and rebirth, all told in short stories by women. “When I first heard the word CANCER in my own diagnosis, I felt an enormous challenge ahead of me. This was potentially the worst enemy I could ever foresee battling. Instead, my faith and my personal mantra, Nothing Is Everything, became more real to me as I came to regard this challenge as a triumph and just another phase of my life … but not the total sum of my life. Trust me … the amazing stories in Rainbows, Lollipops & Tough Bitches Fight Cancer put together with such thoughtfulness will lift you, amuse you and probably make you cry. Such a perfect gift for the newly diagnosed or anyone connected to the cancer journey.” – Camille Moten, singer, actress, author of Nothing Is Everything
Download or read book Thanks for the Mammogram written by Laura Jensen Walker and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting cancer with faith, hope and a healthy dose of laughter.
Download or read book I Choose to Laugh written by Wallis A. Simpson and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer. It's a word that strikes fear in the hearts of those who hear it. I Choose to Laugh is one woman's story of overcoming that fear. What started as an on-line journal has become a collection of essays. Chapters include practical helps in choosing doctors and dealing with chemotherapy. There is even a section for caregivers and friends of the patient. Mostly, this book seeks to find the laughter of the moment. The overall theme is one of overcoming, of finding the joy of life amidst the pain. The message is clear; one can have cancer without being a victim of cancer. The author's ultimate source of hope is her faith in Jesus Christ. She believes that God allowed her to have cancer for a reason and that reason is to point people to Him. "If God isn't glorified, it's just a disease."
Download or read book Celebrating Life Decades After Breast Cancer written by Beverly McKee and published by Transformation Media Books. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the hope and comfort you will feel surrounded by forty inspiring breast cancer survivors as they share stories of celebrating life twenty, forty, even fifty years after diagnosis. You’ll be welcomed into an inner circle of support as each woman shares her personal journey through breast cancer and insight about why she believes she has thrived for decades beyond diagnosis. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, family, friend, or part of an oncology team, this book will help quiet fear, calm anxiety, and offer the priceless gift of hope. Beverly McKee, MSW, LCSW, is a mental health therapist and Stage III breast cancer survivor. She was inspired to compile this powerful collection of stories after planning a party set for October 17, 2052, exactly forty years in the future from the date of her own diagnosis. You are invited to meet these unforgettable women during a worldwide book tour! For details and to learn how you can join an exclusive online book club visit www.BeverlyMcKee.com.
Download or read book Dear Friend written by Gina L. Mulligan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful collection of handwritten letters that offer strength and comfort to women living with breast cancer. Written by compassionate strangers—many of whom have gone through their own health battles—these heartfelt letters contain empathy, inspiration, and humor to help you overcome difficult moments. They were gathered by Girls Love Mail, an organization that provides support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. Also including beautiful illustrations, this is a book that can bring light to dark moments and make readers feel less alone during stressful and hard times.
Download or read book Waking Up written by Anne Dennish and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Waking Up" is an up-close and personal look at one woman's journey throughout life and breast cancer. She shares intimate stories of divorce, relationships, children, addiction and more, as well as her private journal of her battle with breast cancer. This is a book that has something for everyone. The author shares personal short stories and quotes of her experiences in handling the good times and the bad. "Waking Up" will tell you how this one woman learned to handle them all with grace, dignity, love and a lot of laughter.
Download or read book Somewhere Between written by Lindy Gore and published by Upside Down Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one ever thinks cancer will come knocking at their door the uninvited guest who unexpectedly sneaks in unnoticed. When cancer is discovered, it catapults its host to a place that is Somewhere Between; that uncertain, transitional space, hovering between what is and what is to come. Are you (or someone you know) having trouble navigating the cancer journey and moving forward to regain healing and health? The process can be exhausting! There are no certainties with cancer, but there is One who see, knows and walks with you every step of the way. His name is Jesus and He is the giver of healing and hope. This 50-day devotional book is a unique fusion of anecdote, personal story, scriptural insight and prayer. Teacher, missionary and breast cancer survivor, Lindy Gore, takes you on her breast cancer journey and all the feelings that came with it. Lindy's recovery process will fill you with hope, laughter and unwavering faith. In the pages of SOMEWHERE BETWEEN you will: * experience all the various emotions of a cancer diagnosis and identify your own feelings in the process. *. learn about the common ins and out of cancer treatment. * discover how your experience can be viewed in the light of biblical truths. * gain a sense of peace and encouragement as you travel the difficult road of recovery Lindy Gore brings a lifetime of adventure and wisdom to her books, allowing her readers to experience the ups and downs of a cancer diagnosis and a path to peace through Jesus Christ. Her combination of authentic struggle, and radical faith are solid reminders of the faithfulness of God in even the most dire circumstances. Whether you are in a cancer battle or are walking alongside someone who is...THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! Faith in God and the perspective you carry are two of the most important aspects of facing a difficult trial. After personally observing Lindy navigate her cancer journey with an astonishing measure of joy, peace and faith, I knew she had a life changing message to share with the world! Somewhere Between is a compelling combination of relatable stories, devotions and prayers that will drive your faith, encourage you and remind you that you're not alone. Lindy's raw honesty and vulnerability helps you process your own journey and propel you to fight the good fight with confident faith. Monica Lee Groups Pastor at Radiant Church This Holy Spirit inspired devotional is a must read for all women, not only those dealing with breast cancer. Lindy's vulnerability and transparency in the details of the physical and emotional challenges she faced bring a heightened awareness to families and friends of those battling cancer. Lindy not only shares her story, but also uses her teaching gift to link her experiences to Biblical examples. She weaves her quirky humor and deep love for the Lord into many of her writings and brings even the most fearful and dreadful experiences back to the goodness of God and hope for complete healing. Her positive voice and authentic faith shine light into the darkness of a difficult season. Reading this devotional is time well spent! Sindy Nagel Inspirational Author and Speaker. In this inspirational devotional, Lindy leads us through her cancer journey while never losing sight or trust in her faith or in the infinite grace, mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. She even adds some humor along the way to lighten the load -- which we all need. She offers a way to grow through this hard time. I would personally recommend Somewhere Between to anyone on the cancer journey. Margaret McGovern Founder of Cancer Hope Connections
Download or read book God s Got Jokes written by Neosho C Ponder and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In God's Got Jokes, author Neosho C. Ponder allows the reader into the most personal and vulnerable parts of her life. As she battled the hardships of cancer, she learned that some of those who supported her succumbed to their own battles of cancer. You will hear stories such as: Being evicted during chemotherapy, which finally led to her seeing the humor and not choosing to give up. The financial adversity that affects cancer patients too sick to work, those undergoing treatments and multiple surgeries. The loss of several loved ones in a short time during the battle of a lifetime. The deeper connection to faith, family, and self, despite mental health struggles. Ponder's resilience is astonishing. She never let her diagnosis keep her from doing anything, including traveling to taking care of others that needed her. God's Got Jokes is a long-awaited companion to those fighting cancer, have faced your own difficult journey, or just appreciate winning!
Download or read book Cancer Has Its Privileges written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Friends Faith and the Big C written by Anne Peters Hooper and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2008 was such a phenomenal year. I wanted to capture the moments and days. I started this daily journal, writing at M.D Anderson Mays Clinic during the day and at home at night; literally with pen and paper. It is my sweet story of my life that year. It's about faith in God and prayer that enabled me to face my breast cancer. It's about precious family and friends that shared this year with me with laughter, tears, apprehension, and courage. Ultimately, if my story would help just one woman struggling with breast cancer know there is hope, then I will have done my job. Thank you for faith, family, friends and chocolate.
Download or read book What Cancer Cannot Do written by Various Authors, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is so limited... It cannot cripple life, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot ... Filled with encouragement and hope for anyone dealing with cancer, this book combines uplifting Scripture from the NIV, inspirational quotes, and encouraging stories from cancer survivors.
