| View Larger Image | When Someone You Love Has Cancer: Comfort and Encouragement for Caregivers and Loved Ones | Hardcoverby Cecil Murphey (Author), Michal Sparks (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Harvest House Publishers | | Page Count: | 64 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 103,223rd |
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Product Description
When you’re caring for someone with cancer, it’s difficult to know how to truly be there and how best to respond to the unexpected twists and turns that accompany a devastating diagnosis. This comforting book inspires caregivers to seek peace and understanding in their loved one’s situation, learn the importance of active listening, and explore their own feelings of confusion and unrest. Beloved watercolor artist Michal Sparks’ soothing paintings combine with practical helps and honest “I’ve been there” admissions from bestselling author and longtime pastor Cecil Murphey that detail handling both the physical and emotional challenges of illness. Caregivers will learn how best to handle anxiety and apprehension, answer questions honestly and with love, deal with their own emotions of exhaustion and helplessness, and bring hidden feelings to the surface. This much–needed book uniquely combines practical ways to help a friend and family member deal with a devastating disease and spirit–lifting thoughts for celebrating the gift of life in the midst of troubles. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 9 reviews)
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Book for caregivers like me by Vonda Skelton  5 Stars
October 26, 2009
In the past few months, my sister has died of cancer, my mother has been diagnosed with cancer, and I've had several friends develop cancer. I've gone without sleep, changed adult diapers, and done CPR on my mother. It's been a hard year. Cecil Murphey's book was a gift, given to me at just the right time. It was encouraging to see my feelings verbalized and validated. And even though I knew it in my heart, this book confirmed that I'm not alone. Thank you, Cecil Murphey. Your book truly was a comfort and encouragement to a tired, struggling caregiver.
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A Different Perspective on Cancer by Donna J. Shepherd 5 Stars
August 04, 2009
Many books written about cancer are written for the patients. When Someone You Love Has Cancer is written for those whose loved ones have been diagnosed with cancer. What do you do? What do you say? What don't you say? Cecil Murphey, in his own straightforward style addresses all these questions. As someone who has had a loved one battle cancer, he knows all too well that these and many more questions will need to be answered. He takes the reader through the journey with grace, kindness, prayer, and loving advice. An Appendix lists practical things you can do to help those diagnosed with cancer.
When Someone You Love Has Cancer is a beautifully packaged gift book with watercolor illustrations by Michael Sparks. Pastors, this would make a wonderful addition to your library. Are you a caregiver? Read this book to better know what the family goes through. If you know of a person who has just been diagnosed with cancer, run - buy this book for the family and friends.
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Outstanding guide filled with encouragement and advice by Christina Lockstein (Oconto Falls, WI USA) 5 Stars
July 31, 2009
When Someone You Love Has Cancer by Cecil Murphey couldn't have come at a better time for me. Three days before I received the email about this book, I got word that my uncle's cancer had come back. As someone who is living this right now, this book is perfect. It's short and an incredibly easy read, perfect for anyone who's facing the horrible news but doesn't want to spend hours paging through a book filled with statistics and dry advice. Murphey's book has short anecdotes with down to earth wisdom for the family and friends of cancer sufferers. Some of the advice may seem like common sense, but when your life is turned upside down, common sense is remarkably rare. Each chapter ends with a short prayer for understanding and strength. The most important advice given is for caregivers to just listen and be present for those facing cancer, something that I needed to hear. This book offers hope in the midst of a frightening time. Now that I've finished reading it, I will be passing it on to my mom, and I'm sure that she will pass it on as well. It's that kind of book.
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A must for anyone wanting to be of help to a cancer patient by Linda Rondeau (Malone, New York) 5 Stars
July 25, 2009
"I felt helpless," Cec writes in his introduction. He has compiled this book because he has experienced the uncertainty that the diagnosis brings. When his wife received the news, he could do little. "I felt powerless and empty. I did for her the only thing I could--and I did it for me as well--prayed."
The book not only contains anecdotes of personal experiences from family and friends of the suffering, put also contains practical advice to equip those who love cancer patients to be more in tune with things they can do and things they should avoid doing.
Beautifully illustrated by Michael Sparks, the book is designed for easy reading, divided into ten meditations from various viewpoints, relatives, spouses, and friends.
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A must read book for anyone who has a loved one with cancer by Carolyn A. Driver (Atlanta, GA U.S.A.) 5 Stars
July 02, 2009
The beautiful book, When Someone You Love Has Cancer, by Cecil Murphey, is a "must" read book for anyone who has a loved one with cancer.
The book, When Someone You Love Has Cancer, has relevant content and the illustrations are comforting and soothing. It's like taking a walk thru an art gallery.
As a cancer survivor, I wish my family and friends had a copy when I was in the midst of dealing with cancer.
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