Faith, Hope and Healing: Inspiring Lessons Learned from People Living with Cancer - Hardcover

Siegel, Bernie; Sander, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470289015 ISBN 13: 9780470289013

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 2009

Synopsis

Bernie Siegel broke new ground with his monumental book Love, Medicine, and Miracles , in which he explored the powerful role the mind can play in fighting illness.

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Review

* In this collection of first-person accounts, doctor and author Siegel (Love, Medicine, and Miracles) brings together almost three dozen cancer patients (or close relations of) to share their stories and the lessons they’ve learned. Many entries tackle the moment of diagnosis (the first, from survivor Angela Passidomo Trafford, opens with the line, “How many times do I have to have cancer?!”), while others pick up at the moment the diagnosis first hits home; still others focus on the end, like Ann Martin Bowler, whose sick brother passed days after a reinvigorating near-death experience. Lynn Zeller contributes a list of the “eight practices” she discovered through cancer that have led to a “wonderfully expanded experience of life” (including a focus on gratitude, mindfulness, and the idea that the universe “is in a conspiracy for my good”); Edwina Ford focuses on her afflicted husband’s admiration, and efforts on behalf, of Lance Armstrong’s post-surgery Tour de France comeback. For each piece, Siegel provides a reflection and a moral (“Life’s difficulties are what teach us to grow”) that clarify and encourage. Anyone struggling with cancer will find many relatable voices and, in Siegel, a compassionate expert commentator. (Apr.) (Publishers Weekly, April 20, 2009)

From the Back Cover

faith, hope & healing Inspiring Lessons Learned from People Living with Cancer "Bernie Siegel is one of the greatest healers of our time. The stories he shares in Faith, Hope, and Healing demonstrate the healing effect of treating cancer not just with conventional medicine but by changing the way you think about your disease, the way you act toward those who love and care for you, and the way you feel about yourself. The mind is the most powerful tool you have for fighting back." –Deepak Chopra, author of Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment Praise for Bernie Siegel for Prescriptions for Living "Bernie Siegel is a brilliant beacon broadcasting a message of hope. When high–tech medicine is supplemented with love and compassion, we have not only curing but also healing, which is what Siegel′s message is all about." –Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words for Help Me to Heal "If you or a loved one have to go through major medical care . . . this book can be . . . life–saving and soul–saving." –Andrew Weil, M.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health for 365 Prescriptions for the Soul "Bernie Siegel dispenses spiritual medicine that′s good for you, and feels good too! I highly recommend these daily doses of eternal wisdom." –Marianne Williamson, author of Everyday Grace "Bernie is one of the world′s most respected doctors. I would pay close attention to any prescription he offers. I read from this each day." –Wayne Dyer, author of Getting in the Gap "Dr. Siegel′s soul medicine is dispensed in perfect doses to uplift, inspire, enlighten, and heal you. As always, Bernie′s wisdom and love gave me goosebumps, or should I say god–bumps. Buy a carton of this medicine–in–a–book and administer it to everyone you love." –Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Inner Peace for Busy People for Love, Magic, and Mudpies "Dr. Bernie Siegel has been my mentor and friend for many years. His wisdom has been a beacon of healing and humor. Love, Magic, and Mudpies is as funny, wise, and practical as its magical author. Every parent needs this book." –Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Mother–Daughter Wisdom "Love, Magic, and Mudpies is a wonderful, wise, and very funny antidote to the No–Parent–Is–Perfect–Enough school of parenting. Bernie Seigel′s delightful new book could only have been written by a seasoned father and grandfather who is also a pioneer of holistic medicine." –Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., author of Kitchen Table Wisdom "Dr. Bernie Siegel is a living demonstration of the healing power of commitment, compassion, and love. What he offers the world in Love, Magic, and Mudpies is a testimony of his wisdom. No matter what ails you, a dose of Bernie Siegel and his work is sure to work magic in your soul." –Iyanla Vanzant, author of One Day My Soul Just Opened Up for Peace, Love & Healing "Bernie Siegel [is] a doctor who loves. In this age of massive, impersonal medical technology, his advocacy of human caring is a necessity." –Larry LeShan, Ph.D., author of Cancer as a Turning Point "I was enthralled with this book. [This] truly great book ... combines sound thought with captivating humor." –Norman Vincent Peale

Edition details

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470289015
• ISBN 13: 9780470289013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240