Laugh 'Til it Heals: Notes from the World's Funniest Cancer Mailbox - Softcover

Christine K. Clifford

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848290667 ISBN 13: 9781848290662

Publisher: Anshan Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Christine Clifford says, "laughter reaches a place no medicine can touch; the soul". She firmly believes, that during her cancer, laughter saved something as important as her life during cancer: her spirit. All too often our sense of humor escapes us in times of trouble, yet Christine believes laughter has many therapeutic effects and can assist in fighting illness. She is founder of The Cancer Club[registered] and "Laugh 'Til It Heals" is being published in response to the thousands of funny stories Christine has been collecting from Club members since she started the company in 1995. "Laugh 'Til it Heals" explores the humorous side of cancer while also providing information on how to support someone who has cancer, and giving advice regarding beneficial nutrition. The book is also practical in citing resources created by cancer patients worldwide. As you read these touching stories you will laugh out loud with the storyteller. Laugh at the story of a woman chasing tumbleweed (her wig) across the parking lot on a windy day, or the woman who suffered the side effect of a powerful diuretic in public. As Christine says, "Don't forget to laugh!"[trademark]. One of Christine's members had been very depressed since her mastectomy. One day all that changed and she appeared to be much more back to her "old self". A good friend noticed and asked her friend what the difference was. Her reply encapsulates the essence of the book, "Last Tuesday I just woke up and I realized that my sense of humor wasn't in my left breast". The author Christine Clifford is a well-established author with an exceptional background in sales and marketing. She has enjoyed success with her previous books including her bestselling "Not Now ...I'm Having a No Hair Day!". Sixteen years on from having breast cancer she founded The Cancer Club[registered] which is the world's largest producer of humorous and helpful products for people with cancer. Facing another overwhelming challenge, divorce, not just once but twice, Christine co-founded Divorcing Divas LLC[registered]. Christine believes "Laughter: Prescription for a Cure!" and advocates laughing when fate deals us a blow in order to overcome a problem. The book also features advice from nine of the world's leading authorities on the use of therapeutic humor and contains practical information and guidance for cancer patients.

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Review:

After traveling the world researching longevity, I ve come back as a big believer in the power of shedding stress--- for both avoiding chronic inflammation and keeping the immune system strong. My friend Christine Clifford has written an engaging book that shows us how we might use humor to heal. Who knows... she may have just unlocked the true secret to longevity! --Dan Buettner, New York Times Best-Selling author of Blue Zones: Secrets for Living Longer from the People Who ve Lived the Longest and Thrive: Happiness the Blue Zones Way

"Cancer is not funny. Still, funny things happen...and that is where the healing begins. Christine Clifford knows this well from her own experience with cancer. She also knows how to help others to find something funny in their not-so-funny situations. And she has done a masterful job of this in her latest book which invites readers to guffaw and get well." --Allen Klein

About this edition

• Publisher: Anshan Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1848290667
• ISBN 13: 9781848290662
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122
• Illustrator: Jack Lindstrom