Cancer As a Turning Point: A Handbook for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Health Professionals
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Book Overview
Psychotherapist Lawrence LeShan has worked with cancer patients for more than thirty-five years and his research has led people with cancer to find new, effective ways to fight for their lives. He has put his findings--full of meaning and purpose--into this revised edition that shows how psychological change, along with medical treatment, mobilizes a compromised immune system for healing. Included is a life-transforming workbook of hands-on exercises designed to help readers evaluate their inner selves and teach them how to get the most out of their immune systems by leading fuller, richer lives.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0452271371
ISBN13:9780452271371
Release Date:August 1994
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.57 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Inspiring - entertaining - wonderful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
LeShan's message is simple -- put your life before your illness. For years, he helped people with cancer to live the lives they wanted to live, to "sing their own song" as he puts it. These people frequently recovered from cancer in the process of working on their lives. Some of these stories are amazing. The people you meet are ordinary folks with a lot of strikes against them, but they manage to transform their lives and, in a surprising number of cases, cure their cancer. I apply LeShan's approach in my wellness workshops and in my book, The Art of Getting Well. Get your life right and your health will likely (although not necessarily) follow.David Spero RN www.art-of-getting-well.com
Putting It All Together
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
LeShan's book is a excellent review and summary of important concepts in holistic approaches to cancer. He reminds us that holistic medicine rests on four basic axioms: (1) Health requires treatment of all levels -- physical, psychological, and spiritual; (2) Standardized approaches are not helpful -- treatment programs must be individualized; (3) Patients need to be part of decisions, given as much knowledge and authority as they will accept; (4) Everyone has self-healing abilities that need to be engaged.
Profound
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Thank you LeShan for writing this book. The ideas are timely and clear, though he pulls no punches -- for many people it's either change your mind and life, or that's it. His stories are excellent, and not only the "successes" are here. The best mind/body book I've read.
Accounts of the emotional aspects of fighting cancer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
LeShan discusses how purpose and fulfillment in life play a crucial role in who gets cancer and who beats cancer. He worked with hundreds of patients over many years and his conclusions make sense and provide a message to everyone.Highly recommended.
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