"By page three of the introduction to Everything Changes, I wanted not only to devour the rest of the book, but I wanted to call Kairol up, get to ...
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Aug 19, 2009
Michael
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I've just finished reading Kairol Rosenthal's new book "Everything Changes."
This is definitely NOT "Chicken Soup for the Soul."
It's not like any book on cancer I've ever read.
There are no stories in this book of people who conquered Everest, ran marathons or won the Tour de France in spite of a cancer diagnosis in their 20s or 30s.
No.
These are not the stories you might see profiled on Oprah.
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This is definitely NOT "Chicken Soup for the Soul."
It's not like any book on cancer I've ever read.
There are no stories in this book of people who conquered Everest, ran marathons or won the Tour de France in spite of a cancer diagnosis in their 20s or 30s.
No.
These are not the stories you might see profiled on Oprah.
But that's just the poi More...
Mar 06, 2009
Anita
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I haven’t done much reading since beginning cancer treatments, but it didn’t take much motivation to breeze through “Everything Changes,” a series of interviews with cancer patients in their 20s and 30s. There are quite a few personal biographies of having cancer in this age group, but I haven’t read anything that truly captures the entire breadth of the experience like this book does. Several times I actually had tears in my eyes, because I felt understood in a way those who are not going thr
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Jun 03, 2010
Carrie
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While I was eating lunch today, I watched episode 2 of season 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After lunch and the episode were over, I debated between watching the next episode or picking up and reading Everything Changes: The Insider’s Guide to Cancer in your 20s and 30s. The book came on Tuesday but I’ve been hesitant to start reading it because I knew it would make me cry; the book was described to me as being like the chicken soup books but for the darker sides of things.
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Apr 25, 2011
Connie
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Being a cancer survivor myself and I could not have chosen a better book to read. I have not reached the point of long term remission yet, but with all of the interviews from young cancer patients it really helped me! The book is filled with interviews of young adults who tell their private stories in their battles with cancer. I found their experiences to be interesting, and very close to my heart since I too, had experienced many of their struggles such as with work, overall well-being, being
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Apr 21, 2009
Jen
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So honest it's raw, this book is the result of several interviews with young adult cancer patients--a group seriously overlooked in terms of reporting, research, and all too often diagnosis. Rosenthal brings us their voices full of complexity and even contradiction, confronting the biggest issues of living: religion, sex, marriage, family, fighting, and many others. It's heartfelt but also provides a great many facts and resources. A must-read for young adult patients of cancer or any chronic
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Jul 19, 2009
Bridget
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I saw Kairol speak at an event I attended a few months. I immediately went out and bought the book but have been putting off reading it, save for a page here and a page there. I finally sat down and read it cover to cover today. The book made me immensely grateful to MGH - as many of the stories recounted the impersonal hospitals and cold, uncaring doctors and nurses - whereas I could not have felt more cared about than I did at MGH. The major underlying theme for me in moving past cancer is the
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Jan 11, 2010
Jess
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As a nurse, and someone who is completing her dissertation on young adult oncology, I thought this would give me a good patient perspective on some of my endeavors and had minimal expectations. It was real, gritty, thoughtful, and beautifully written. One of the most accurate accounts I've ever read. It was emotionally cathartic and a must read for providers as well as patients.
Jan 01, 2010
Sary
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Very good, alhtough at times too negative. I'm not asking for a warm, fuzzy cancer book, but it would be nice to point out some of the positives that young adult cancer patients have--supportive friend networks, better knowledge of resources and how to access them, and, of course, time.
Sep 28, 2010
Tyla
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Having a best friend that was just diagnosed with cancer very unexpectedly, this book really made me appreciate just how hard it can be and in how many ways to deal with the realities of being young and being sick. I think that hopefully I learned something that will help me interact with her as effectively as possible as she deals with this.
Apr 19, 2009
Eric
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A very honest read. To be a "Survivor" does not mean that you are automatically a "Lance Armstrong-like Superhuman". It explores issues that are normally not addressed by the pediatric population or the geriatric population like fertility, employment/career, dating, and relationships with friends/family. It is filled with many great resources/ links to websites. A must read, if you dealing with a cancer diagnosis in your 20s or 30s.
Feb 15, 2010
Lisa
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I found this book during an Amazon search and found it to be a really good read for people in their 20's & 30's dealing with cancer.
Jan 03, 2012
Sarah
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I wish this book had been available when I was diagnosed in 1997. It was really informative.
Nov 23, 2009
Margaret
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It's good. Not stellar, but better than your standard "inspirational" cancer book.
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