Healing Books

Elsewhere:   A Memoir
Julia Schueler is another extraordinary woman who has touched our lives in the breast cancer discussion group. Julia's "Elsewhere" reveals the life of a multi-cultural child growing up in Europe during the early 20th century.   Her writing style is real and poetic.

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Fine Black Lines
Reflections on Facing Cancer, Fear and Loneliness
by
Lois Tschetter Hjelmstad

"No Lifeguard on Duty"

it is difficult
when one is drowning
to wave to the people
on shore

one wants to be friendly,
of course,

but perhaps it is
more important
to keep swimming.

To me, this poem explains how we feel when we struggle with cancer, but are confronted by well-meaning people who want us to "get on with our lives" and be sociable.  Lois' book includes personal "stories" that reflect what I, a cancer struggler, often feel.  You can order by phoning 1-800-294-4714.

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"Breast Cancer Journal - a century of petals"
by
Juliet Wittman

I've read many books about cancer, but Juliet's book touches upon every aspect of this journey.  I found myself saying, "That's what I experienced."  Or "I wish I'd known this in 1991, or even in 1997 during my second bout with cancer."  You can order from your bookstore or write to Juliet at jwitts@aol.com

What Causes Breast Cancer?
by Peter Montague

Life's Delicate Balance
by Dr. Janette D. Sherman

Causes and prevention of breast cancer in women and men.
Analyses the links between chemical, radiation, endocrine disrupters and cancer
Dispels the "myths" of risk for breast cancer
Provides a detailed examination of the promotion of tamoxifen and post-menopausal hormone use
Discusses the history, ethics and morality of the current cancer epidemic

MAMM Magazine

Excellent source of information for women and men coping with breast cancer.
This is also an actual paper magazine you can subscribe to.
http://www.mamm.com/

Books Clint Has Read to Help Him Cope with Non-Hodgkins:

1. Conversations with God - Neale Donald Walsch(Book1&2)

2. The Measure of our Days - Jerome Groopman, M.D.

3. Making Miracles Happen - Gregory White Smith

4. Anatomy of the Spirit - Caroline Myss, Ph.D.

5. Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul (101 Stories of courage and Inspiration from Those Who Have Survived Cancer) - Jack Canfield et.al.

6. Love, Medicine & Miracles - Bernie Siegel, M.D.

7. Scientific American, September 1996, "What You Need to Know About Cancer." (Prevention,Detection,New Therapies,Living with Cancer)

8. Spontaneous Healing - Andrew Weil, M.D.

9. Grief (climb toward understanding) - Phyllis Davies

10. The Soul of an Indian (and other writings from Ohiyesa) - edited by Kent Nerburn.

11. Owning Your Own Shadow - Robert A.Johnson

12. The Alchemist (a fable about following your dream) - Paulo Coelho

13. Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim - Edward Hays

14. Medicine Cards (the discovery of power through the ways of animals) - Jamie Sams.

15. Shoshinge (the heart of Shin Buddhism) - Dr. Alfred Bloom

16. Tannisho(a shin Buddhist classic) - Taitetsu Unno

17. Shin Buddhism's Essence:The Tannisho - Ryukyo Fujimoto

18. Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing Newsletter (comes out once a month)-January 1998 "Complementary Care for Cancer".

19. Back to Eden (the classic guide to herbal medicine,natural foods,and home remedies since 1939) -  Jethro Kloss.

20. Indian Medicine Power - Brad Steiger.

21. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs - edited by Sarah Bunney

22. Foods that Heal - Dr. Bernard Jensen

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