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Title: Interesting Book
Post by: epc1970 on November 20, 2009, 06:01:34 pm

I recently read a book called Curveball: When Life Throws You a Brain Tumor by Liz Holzemer. It is the story of a woman's brain tumor journey. She had a baseball sized menigioma. It is her journey from diagnosis thru recovery. While she did not have an AN, I saw so much of what I have been thru in her story. I found myself tearing up at parts and laughing at parts because she is able to accuratly depict some of the wierd things that that are unique to those of us who are going thru our own brain tumor journey. Here's an example: On her "top ten brain tumor survivor benefit list" #4 is "I'm on a first name basis with all of the MRI techs at every hospital in my vicinity". It is not just funny, her story is very inspiring and in the end gives you hope that there is truly life after a brain tumor. You can get it at Amazon if you are interested in purchasing it. I am in the process of having family and friends read it because often times I have a hard time explaining what this journey has been like for me and I think this book does a nice job with this.
Erin

Title: Re: Interesting Book
Post by: Jim Scott on November 20, 2009, 08:06:14 pm

Erin ~

The book sounds worth reading.  Thanks for the heads-up.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: Interesting Book
Post by: Kaybo on November 20, 2009, 08:09:51 pm

That's so ironic - I just posted that on my FB status the last time I had a CT scan - "It's pretty bad when all of the imaging techs at hospital know you by name...'Haven't I scanned you before?'"

K   ;D

Title: Re: Interesting Book
Post by: wendysig on November 21, 2009, 11:19:58 am

Erin,

This book definitely sounds like it's worth getting and I plan to when I go to the mall this weekend.  Thanks for letting us know!

Wendy

Title: Re: Interesting Book
Post by: Debbi on November 23, 2009, 08:41:15 am

I also just read this book and whole heartedly recommend it to everyone here.  Whether a meningioma or an acoustic neuroma, so much of what the author went through mirrors our own personal journeys.  And, she tells the story with great humor and humanity. 

Another book that I also just finished is "I Had Brain Surgery: What's Your Excuse" - a very funny book and one that chronicles the ups and downs of recovering from brain surgery of any kind. 

Debbi

Title: Re: Interesting Book
Post by: epc1970 on November 23, 2009, 05:07:41 pm

Debbi
Thanks for the suggestion of the other book you have read. I almost ordered it from Amazon this past Sunday but was unsure if it was any good. Thanks!
Erin