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Writing a book on my experience

azgrandma
azgrandma CSN Member Posts: 609 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Going to write a book on my experience, Will title it "Hope for tomorrow"
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  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz CSN Member Posts: 1,834 Member
    #2
    That's great.
    That's great. Writing/journaling is really good therapy, as well as being helpful to others.

    I recommend "Red Devil: A Memoir About Beating The Odds" by Katherine Russell Rich. She is a breast cancer survivor, but you will still be able to relate to her story.

    Carlene
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  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown CSN Member Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Good idea
    Great idea. You'll find it really therapuetic. I write a journal and it really helps me come to terms with everything.

    Good writing.
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  • azgrandma
    azgrandma CSN Member Posts: 609 Member
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    Tina Brown said:

    Good idea
    Great idea. You'll find it really therapuetic. I write a journal and it really helps me come to terms with everything.

    Good writing.

    Several books
    I have written several books on my hometown, I prayed and asked God tohelp me write this one, and it has gone so well, hope to be finished next week
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  • katie.bug
    katie.bug CSN Member Posts: 14
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    Writing
    I wrote my whole experience out as well. I didn't want to forget anything but also, it just might help someone else down the road, a friend or someone from church, who knows.

    Good luck with your book!
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  • grannyto2
    grannyto2 CSN Member Posts: 4
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    Writing about cancer
    My cousin, who had been through breast cancer, suggested I journal. I kept a scrapbook. I glued in the cards I received from so many people. I was amazed at the love and words of encouragement that came my way. I also wrote about the journey. I found it helpful to go back and read the cards and my notes, on those days when I was so weak from the chemo.
    I found that the cancer took a huge hit on my self confidence. I had always been pretty independent, so having to stay at home and depend on others was a huge adjustment. I am thankful I had family, friends and home health to see me through that long process.
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