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Strong at the Broken Places by Richard M. Cohen
The bestselling author of Blindsided, Richard M. Cohen spent three years chronicling the lives of five diverse "citizens of sickness": Denise, who suffers from ALS; Buzz, whose Christian faith helps him deal with his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Sarah, a determined young woman with Crohn's disease; Ben, a college student with muscular dystrophy; and Larry, whose bipolar disorder is hidden within. Differing in age and gender, race and economic status, all five are determined to live life on their own terms. In Strong at the Broken Places, Cohen shares these inspirational and revealing stories, which offer lessons for us all��on self-determination, on courage in the face of adversity and public ignorance, on keeping hope alive.
Paperback, 332 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease by Joanne Koenig Coste
Revolutionizing the way people perceive and live with Alzheimer's, this book offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers. Coste describes her personal struggle to care for her stricken husband and their family
Paperback, 240 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Beating Ana by Shannon Cutts
Providing mentors for people with eating disorders in much the same way as providing sponsors for alcoholics seeking recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. Beating Ana introduces this familiar concept as a new and valid one for enhancing the treatment of eating disorders� by highlighting how the same approach cured the author of her fifteen-year battle with anorexia and bulimia. Beating Ana� very much in the tradition of the bestselling book on eating disorders Life without Ed� itself acts as a mentor� offering a series of recovery workshops� affirmations� advice from the trenches� and letters from courageous eating disorder survivors� all of which empower readers to set and achieve recovery goals - one day at a time.
Paperback, 192 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Living with Hepatitis C: A Survivor's Guide by Gregory T. Everson and Hedy Weinberg
Living with Hepatitis C: A Survivor� s Guide is the first book written for the millions of Americans who suffer from this deadly disease. Completely updated and now in its fourth edition, it offers guidance and answers for those infected by the deadly virus� and for their husbands, wives, families, and friends. Written by a nationally renowned hepatitis C expert and an award-winning writer, Living with Hepatitis C explains in everyday language: � The nature of the disease and how it affects your body � Pegylated and consensus interferons, the emerging standard-of-care � How to understand confusing blood tests and biopsies � How to avoid infecting others � What to expect if you need a liver transplant � How to deal with your emotions and gri
Paperback, 306 pp, $26.95. Buy
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When Your Wife Has Breast Cancer, A Story of Love, Courage and Survival by Mark Weiss
Tells the story of his 38-year-old wife Cathy's battle with breast cancer. The author examines the choices they had, the decisions they made, the setbacks they experienced, and the emotional upheaval they faced. He discusses the fears he harboured for himself, his wife and his children during this time of uncertainty
, 158 pp, $25.95. Buy
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