The Billy Best Story: Beating Cancer with Alternative Medicine

by Billy Best, Linda Conti

The Billy Best Story is the true account of a young man who, in 1994, became a media sensation at the age of 16 when he ran away from home to escape chemotherapy. As his parents and the police mounted a nationwide search for him, his story became everyone’s passion, and the television networks snapped up the story for Dateline, 20/20, A Current Affair, and more.

Thanks to that vast media coverage, Billy received an outpouring of support from the public, and he began a journey of discovery to find an alternative treatment for his cancer. Eighteen years later and still cancer free, Billy Best has teamed up with Linda Conti of Sandcastle Memoirs in South Yarmouth, MA to bring us his remarkable, triumphant story.

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Stacy Rancourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read this book from cover to cover in one sitting! This is such an inspiring story! I really admire Billy's faith, courage, and determination, but it was his faith that really stood out to me the most! I hope this story inspires and encourages others to listen to their own intuition and fully trust that God will lead them to the answers that will work for their own situation, just as Billy did.

I also love that this is written in such a positive light...I've read/watched other books/documentaries on this topic, and they are not all presented in such a positive way. I think this story is going to help many people, and I'm so glad he chose to share it!

[Chrisann Justice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an easy, short and inspiring read. I can't help but feel that teenagers would enjoy reading it so I'll keep it in mind when recommending books to them. I find it disheartening that no research has been done into the method he used for healing himself from cancer. If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with cancer have them read this book to help them decide what type of therapy to use.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting true story of Billy Best's fight to beat his cancer without chemotherapy. The background about his running away from home to avoid putting what he considered to be poisons into his already sick body and his subsequent recovery are well documented. Much food for thought - and hope for people searching for their own cure for cancer or other immune system diseases.

[Ali Minasian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just read this book in two sittings. It’s inspiring to know an16 year old not only fought cancer but also fought against the medical industry that many times fail us.

[Juan Castro · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best read, but a nice personal story about Billy's life and the role cancer had in it, how he treated and some questioning about why alternative medicine for cancer treatment isn't presented to patients as a viable option, and the fact that teenagers should be involved in the decision making about what treatment to choose.