The etiquette of illness : what to say when you can't find the words
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Published
New York : Bloomsbury, 2004.
Format
Book
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Status
Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult)
616.0019 HALPERN
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616.0019 HALPERN
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Published
New York : Bloomsbury, 2004.
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
xviii, 236 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Notes
Description
What should I say when I hear that my friend has cancer? How can I help but not get in the way? How do I let my loved ones know what I need? Here is a wise, encouraging guide to navigating the complex terrain of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with their loved ones effectively. We read about a range of people who are dealing with chronic illness, doctor-patient communications, and end-of-life issues--and who are striving to find their way with awareness and compassion. Drawing on her years of counseling people with serious illness, as well as her own experiences with cancer, Susan Halpern presents an insightful book of the utmost relevance for patients, their caregivers, and their families.--From publisher description.