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- Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
- Number of Pages: 256
- ISBN: 0060763124
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112218214
- Release Date: February 1, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #153028 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #2728 in Health & Fitness (See Top 100 Health & Fitness Bestsellers)
- #225 in Exercise (See Top 100 Exercise Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope" by Richard M. Cohen to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope"Browse more products related to "Richard M. Cohen"Publisher's noteAn inspirational testament to living with chronic illness is presented through the experiences of five individuals who have battled such conditions as ALS, Crohn's disease, and bipolar disorder, in a tribute that offers insight into how their diseases affected their lives and personal relationships. By the author of Blindsided. Reprint. 40,000 first printing. AnnotationThrough in-depth portraits of five people from diverse backgrounds who live every day with major diseases that impact their lives greatly, Richard Cohen provides an account of the day to day realities for the sufferers and their families, showing how, determined to live on their own terms, they rise above adversity, with triumphs as well as setbacks. STRONG AT THE BROKEN PLACES is an inspiring, thought-provoking, and challenging report from an author who wrote about his own experiences with multiple sclerosis in his previous book, BLINDSIDED. "Strong at the Broken Places" is the remarkable story of five ordinary people trapped in the complex world of serious chronic illness. In this intimate portrait, acclaimed journalist Richard M. Cohen probes lives of sickness as these individuals struggle to cope. In 2003 Cohen published "Blindsided," a bestselling memoir of illness. The outpouring of support revealed to him that not only does the public want to hear from people who overcome the challenges of illness, but that in the isolated world of illness, there are people who want their voices to be heard. "Strong at the Broken Places" was born of the desire of many to share their stories in the hope that the sick and those who love them will see that they are not alone. Cohen spent three years chronicling the lives of five diverse "citizens of sickness": Denise, who suffers from ALS; Buzz, whose Christian faith helps him deal with his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Sarah, a determined young woman with Crohn's disease; Ben, a college student with muscular dystrophy; Larry, whose bipolar disorder is hidden within. The five are different in age and gender, race and economic status, but they are determined to live life on their own terms. Intimately involved with these patients' lives, Cohen formed intense relationships with each, talked to their families and friends, and shared joy, even in heart-breaking setbacks. Though each individual's illness wreaks havoc in a different way, Cohen shows how their experiences are strikingly similar and offer lessons for us all--on self-determination, on courage in the face of adversity and public ignorance, on keeping hope alive, and on finding strength and peace under the most difficultof circumstances. We are strong at the broken places, stronger than we think. In sharing these inspirational and revealing stories, Richard M. Cohen and his fellow warriors against illness offer a chorus of hope. If You Enjoy "Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope (Paperback)" by Richard M. Cohen (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Exercise Bestsellers
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