capsules of hope: survival guide for caregivers
“Capsules of Hope: Survival Guide for Caregivers is more than a memoir; it is the authors story of tenacity, thirty-one capsules filled with hope, survival tid-bits and twenty-two pages of resources. The book provides encouragement for caregivers and insights on how to handle every day decision making, and how to talk to children about a parent’s illness.” ~ Amazon
the last lecture
Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon computer science professor with terminal cancer, delivered a lecture titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," focusing not on death but on living fully by overcoming obstacles and empowering others. This lecture, embodying Pausch's beliefs on making the most of every moment, has been transformed into a book that captures his humor, inspiration, and wisdom, destined to inspire for generations.
wear the damn swimsuit: lessons and stories
“A mother of three little boys and a wife to her favorite guy, Brehm had been blogging for five plus years when a small lump caused a large uproar in her life as she had always known it. With the help and healing of writing, chemotherapy, prayer, prescription drugs, and an army of people, she went through treatment and is now cancer-free.” ~ Amazon
permission to thrive
In "Permission to Thrive," Susan shares her profound journey from the sudden loss of her healthy fourteen-year-old daughter to a brain tumor, to the life-affirming decision to donate her organs, sparking a deep bond with the recipient. This deeply personal narrative explores themes of loss, illness, and resilience, offering a message of hope. A testament to the human capacity to mourn, endure, and ultimately flourish.
both sides now: a true story of love, loss, and bold living
“The past is simply part of our story; just not the whole story...On the very day that Nancy Sharp delivered premature twins, she learned that her husband's brain cancer returned after eighteen months in remission. Less than three years later, at the age of 37, she became a widow. But while many in that situation would crumble, Nancy had an innate ability to hold life and death in the same moment. She learned to ‘see beyond the frame's edge.’” ~ Amazon
Anything But Pink: On Becoming A Cancer Survivor
Presented with genuine simplicity, the authors guarantee originality, blending humor with profound reflections and raw emotions about the prospect of loss. This narrative stands as a powerful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, offering invaluable insights for those confronting a cancer diagnosis.