Book Review: Surviving Cancer

This Review appeared on barinya.com South Australia

For many people the diagnosis of cancer seems like a death sentence… but it need not necessarily be so.
“Surviving Cancer” brings us stories of hope and inspiration, from people who have successfully recovered from all kinds of cancers- even some against medical odds. We become aware of just how much more than pure medical/surgical treatment is involved in bringing about successful survival. The way we live, think and focus all come into play. Diet, meditation and finding the right mindset and strategies are powerful survival tools. A holistic approach melding body, mind and spirit, allow the body to unleash its full healing power.
Each person tells his or her own story, in their own words, describing the ups and downs, highs and lows, in their very personal cancer journey. They give us insight into their thought processes and what failures and successes they experienced in their battle. Each story shows remarkable honesty and a deep view of their emotions, devastations and hopes.
Another thing that comes across strongly is how most of these courageous survivors view their cancer as an experience which teaches them invaluable lessons about themselves, their lives and humanity… and changes their whole view of life and often the direction their lives take from then on. They value each and every day in a way those who have not faced death usually do not.
“Cancer might rob us of that blissful ignorance that once led us to believe that tomorrow stretches forever. In exchange, we are granted the vision to see each today as precious, a gift to be used wisely and richly. No one can take that away.”
The book is edited by Paul Kraus, himself a cancer sufferer whose recent writing focus has been on health and healing.
“Surviving Cancer” shares real life examples of those who have recovered from cancer and provides encouragement and hope to others who are beginning their own journey. Cancer can be beaten- and the more open you are to utilising everything possible, and the more you have in your cancer-fighting toolbox, the better your odds can be. This book can help fill in some of the gaps and give inspiration and motivation.
“We travel a long way in a lifetime, no matter how long or short the individual life. What we would hope is that the footprints we leave behind spell out a love of humanity. Our part, our bit of humanity is to light a candle and trust that our light shines a path for the next person.”

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