The Silver Lining

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"A niiracle, bothfor the boc)y and the éouL. If ever there wclö light in the face of the dtorm, thui book Li it. Reac) it and heal." -Kathy Frcston, New York Times bestselling author o f Quantum Wellness, Veganíst, and The Lean A JL JL_s a healthy, happy thirty-nine-year-old mother with no family history of breast canccr, being diagnosed with the disease rockcd Hollye Jacobss world. Having worked as a nurse, social worker, and child development speciálist for fifteen years, she suddenly found herself in the position of moving into the hospitál bed. She was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient, the healing process became personal. Exquisitely illustrated with full-color photographs by Hollye's close friend, award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina, The Sílver Lining is both Hollyes memoir and a practical supportive resource for anyone whose life has beeti touched by breast cancer. In the íírst section oí" each chapter, she describes with humor and wisdom her... Tovább

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"A niiracle, bothfor the boc)y and the éouL. If ever there wclö light in the face of the dtorm, thui book Li it. Reac) it and heal." -Kathy Frcston, New York Times bestselling author o f Quantum Wellness, Veganíst, and The Lean A JL JL_s a healthy, happy thirty-nine-year-old mother with no family history of breast canccr, being diagnosed with the disease rockcd Hollye Jacobss world. Having worked as a nurse, social worker, and child development speciálist for fifteen years, she suddenly found herself in the position of moving into the hospitál bed. She was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient, the healing process became personal. Exquisitely illustrated with full-color photographs by Hollye's close friend, award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina, The Sílver Lining is both Hollyes memoir and a practical supportive resource for anyone whose life has beeti touched by breast cancer. In the íírst section oí" each chapter, she describes with humor and wisdom her personal experience and gives details about her diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and recovery. The second section of each chapter is told from Hollye's point of view as a medical expert. In addition to providing a glossary of important terms and resources, she addresses the physical and emotional aspects of treatment, highlights what patients can expect, and provides action steps, including: • What to do when facing a diagnosis • How to find the best and most supportive medical team • What questions to ask • What to expect at medical tests • How to talk with and support children • How to relieve or avoid side effects • How to be a supportive friend or family member • How to find Silver Linings (CONTl NUED ON BACK FLAP) Vissza