The C Word

Author : Lisa Lynch
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473518216

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The C-Word by Lisa Lynch Pdf

Updated with new material, The C Word is the incredibly moving, darkly humorous account of one woman's fight against breast cancer. Now a BBC Drama starring Sheridan Smith. The last thing Lisa Lynch had expected to put on her 'things to do before you're 30' list was beating breast cancer, but them's the breaks. So with her life on hold, and her mind stuffed with unspoken fears, questions and emotions, she turned to her computer and started blogging about the frustrating, life-altering, sheer pain-in-the-arse inconvenience of getting breast cancer at the age of 28. The C-Word is an unflinchingly honest and darkly humorous account of Lisa's battle with The Bullshit, as she came to call it. From the good days when she could almost pretend it wasn't happening, to the bad days, when she couldn't bear to wake up, Lisa's story is emotional, heartbreaking and often hilarious. The C-Word will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately reaffirm your faith in life.

Author : Sunita Pal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1999241606

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Cancer Is A C Word by Sunita Pal Pdf

"Teaching tough and scary topics to children, especially to the very young, is not easy. Dealing with Cancer is a sad reality that many families have to face and explaining it to little children can be very difficult, and hard to do without creating a Monster of Fear. Cancer is a C Word written by Sunita Pal and illustrated by Cody Andreasen, will help families and schools to introduce the concept of Cancer to little ones, specifically to early primary-aged children, in a very simple way that is easy for them to understand. At the same time, the book also focuses on the positive aspects by demonstrating that there are other C words linked to Cancer that have an uplifting effect, such as Caring, Community, Cuddling, and Companionship. With 32 beautifully illustrated full-colour pages and some fun images that will appeal to children, Cancer is a C Word is an informative picture book for children that answers some tough questions, while conveying an overall comforting and positive message. Cancer is a fairly new, but necessary topic in children's literature, and Cancer is a C Word is an honest and simple explanation of how cancer might affect a child's loved ones."--

Author : Kelly A. Fryer
Publisher : Lutheran Voices
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451412444

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Reclaiming the ''C'' Word by Kelly A. Fryer Pdf

God is up to something! God is on a mission to save and bless the world, and God calls the church to be part of this mission. That means getting focused, setting people free, taking action, expecting surprises, and being hopeful. A church on God's mission isn't a building or a building plus a pastor. It's people-people who carry out God's mission in the world. Building on her bestselling book, Reclaiming the "L" Word, Kelly A. Fryer gives practical advice on how to transform our idea of church and what that means for our lives as Christians.

Author : Mk Schiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798599788348

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The Other C-Word by Mk Schiller Pdf

Can she overcome her consuming desire for him? Can he make her comfortable with the other C-word...commitment? Marley Mason is dreading the arrival of the new business consultant. After all, this man will most likely outsource her job to China. The last thing she would expect is a case of mistaken identity, leading to false accusations of kidnapping when she attempts to pick up the wrong man at the airport, or worse...that she would have such a visceral reaction to the right man. Rick Randy is super sexy, scandalously flirty and perfect masturbation material, but a relationship is out of the question. Rick is contracted on a temporary basis to fix Marley's ailing company, then pull out, although as he expresses to Marley, pulling out is difficult for him, in more ways than one! Marley's feelings range from utter confusion to intense contemplation as Rick charms his way into her life. All of those C-words Marley can control, but it's the other C-word she fears-commitment.

Author : Mindy Klasky
Publisher : Love in the Age of Covid
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1950184390

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The C Word by Mindy Klasky Pdf

Sportswriter Katie McIntyre thinks pitcher Jason Price will be the perfect fling, but the coronavirus has other plans. During COVID quarantine, the harder this pair falls, the greater the risk of their hidden truths.

Author : Suzanne Day
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1925692981

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The C Word by Suzanne Day Pdf

Author : Mark Mason
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Commitment (Psychology)
ISBN : 0751537055

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The C Words by Mark Mason Pdf

The third hilarious novel from the bestselling author of The Catch, which tackles the dreaded C-words: Commitment, Coupledom, Children. Alex is thirty-four, and, after a string of unsuccessful relationships, single and not really sure why. His last ex-girlfriend Amy told him he had commitment issues , and in an attempt to establish exactly what these are, Alex is reluctantly persuaded by his friend Rosie to buy a self-help guide to relationships. At the same time, Tony, recently divorced and low on confidence, is struggling to summon up the courage to even talk to a woman, let alone commit to one.

Author : Flora Denton
Publisher : Author House
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781452027593

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The "C" Word by Flora Denton Pdf

This book is me – talking to you. It’s not grammatically correct – I fragment a lot. It probably has some errors – I’m not perfect and neither is this book. It certainly is not politically correct and may even offend some people. I tell it like it is, as I have always done. You rarely have to wonder where I stand on something – I have an opinion on almost everything. I have written this in my style – like I’m sitting next to you in the same room telling you my story. I was diagnosed with Stage III cancer in November, 2008. I experienced a short period of remission until my Stage IV – terminal diagnosis in February, 2010. This book covers the period of my initial diagnosis to where I am now in May, 2010. Cancer is a dirty word! I have accepted that I will probably die from cancer. I have not accepted that my life is over. This book is intended as a gift. A gift from me to the reader. I’m not telling anyone how to do this or that they should handle it the way I am approaching it. It’s just my story of how I am dealing with it and attempting to turn devastation into opportunity. Every dollar we bring in with the sale of this book will go towards my dream project – My Sister’s Place, Too – a transitional housing program for women and children who have made the decision to leave their abusive situations and start a new life. There is a chapter devoted to this project. You can help me achieve my dream by purchasing this book for yourself or better yet as a thoughtful gift for anyone on the cancer journey.

Author : Semaj Rramal Crawford
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781387423767

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The "C" Word by Semaj Rramal Crawford Pdf

The C WordIt's probably not what you were thinking, and that is exactly whatthis book is about - discovering new ways of thinking.The C Word takes you on a journey of freedom - freedom from limiting thoughts,borrowed beliefs and false perceptions. If you've always knownthere's something more, you're right. And you've picked up the right book.Semaj has taken the journey himself and knows the way.Follow him as he helps you identify the walls you've built and ruts you are inand gives you the tools to create a new life.Semaj Rramal Crawford, is a survivor of childhood abuse, the military and the 80's.He has become a teacher, mentor, guru, and healer to thousands of minds,bodies, and spirits for the past thirty-five plus years.

Author : Jean Taylor
Publisher : Spinifex Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 187555999X

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The C Word by Jean Taylor Pdf

An account of the different ways the diagnosis of ovarian cancer affected two lesbians who were partners and active members of the lesbian community in Melbourne in the 1990s. The book covers the events of the last two and a half years of Maureen O'Connor's life, from initial surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatment.

Author : Lisa Lynch
Publisher : Random House
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781407012612

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The C-Word by Lisa Lynch Pdf

The incredibly moving, darkly humorous account of one woman's fight against breast cancer. Now a BBC Drama starring Sheridan Smith. 'Carrie Bradshaw fell in Dior, I fell in Debenhams. It was May 2008, and it was spectacular. Uncomfortable heels + slippy floor + head turned by a cocktail dress = thwack. Arms stretched overhead, teeth cracking on floor tiles, chest and knees breaking the fall. It was theatrical, exaggerated, a perfect 6.0. And it was Significant Moment #1 in discovering that I had grade-three breast cancer.' The last thing Lisa Lynch had expected to put on her 'things to do before you're 30' list was beating breast cancer, but them's the breaks. So with her life on hold, and her mind close to capacity with unspoken fears, questions and emotions, she turned to her Mac and started blogging about the frustrating, life-altering, sheer pain-in-the-arse inconvenience of getting breast cancer at the age of 28. The C-Word is an unflinchingly honest and darkly humorous account of Lisa's battle with The Bullshit, as she came to call it. From the good days when she could almost pretend it wasn't happening, to the bad days, when she couldn't bear to wake up, Lisa's story is emotional, heartbreaking and often hilarious. The C-Word will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately reaffirm your faith in life.

Author : Ran Hirschl
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198714514

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Comparative Matters by Ran Hirschl Pdf

Charting the history and analytical underpinnings of comparative constitutional inquiry, this book probes the various types, aims, and methodologies of engagement with the constitutive laws of others through the ages. It explores how and why comparative constitutional inquiry has been and ought to be pursued by academics and jurists worldwide.

Author : Eric Holt-Giménez
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781583676608

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A Foodie's Guide to Capitalism by Eric Holt-Giménez Pdf

How our capitalist food system came to be -- Food, a special commodity -- Land and property -- Capitalism, food, and agriculture -- Power and privilege in the food system: gender, race and class -- Food, capitalism, crises and solutions

Author : Sue Matthews,Andrea Cohane
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781683507284

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Paint Your Hair Blue by Sue Matthews,Andrea Cohane Pdf

“A triumph of the human spirit! This book will make you laugh and cry as you cheer Taylor on in her fight against childhood cancer” (Jeff Gordon, retired NASCAR champion and founder of Jeff Gordon’s Children Foundation). In Paint Your Hair Blue, Sue Matthews tells the heartwarming tale of heroic courage and devastating blows that characterized her daughter Taylor’s odyssey through the underfunded world of pediatric cancer. Most of us will be touched by cancer in some way during our lifetimes. Discover how Taylor and her family learned to balance the necessity of her continuous medical treatments with the need for her to be a kid and live as normally as possible. Matthews gives dozens of tips and pointers, gleaned by trial and error, about navigating the maze of pediatric oncology through the lens of a layperson and better understand how to face fears with strength, fortitude, and confidence while living life to the fullest. Matthews and her sister, Andrea, will make you a better warrior in the war on cancer with this story of survival, where love transcends all and where every moment is a celebration of life. “Paint Your Hair Blue is a love story where heartbreak, joy, and tears will capture your heart and make you believe that love can conquer all.” —Cher “Beautifully written . . . Paint Your Hair Blue will make you hug your children tighter and fight harder to find a cure for pediatric cancer.” —Angie Harmon, mother, actress, director, UNICEF ambassador “A heartwarming memoir . . . [An] incredible story of love and perseverance—a poignant reminder to both live life and love others to our greatest capacity.” —Hannah Storm, ESPN award–winning journalist

Author : David Z. Hirsch
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537097970

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Didn't Get Frazzled by David Z. Hirsch Pdf

A rousing, comic novel about four years in the life of an intrepid young medical student, set in the grueling world of an elite NYC medical school. Medical student Seth Levine faces escalating stress and gallows humor as he struggles with the collapse of his romantic relationships and all preconceived notions of what it means to be a doctor. It doesn't take long before he realizes not getting frazzled is the least of his problems. Seth encounters a student so arrogant he boasts that he'll eat any cadaver part he can't name, an instructor so dedicated she tests the student's ability to perform a gynecological exam on herself, and a woman so captivating that Seth will do whatever it takes to make her laugh, including regale her with a story about a diagnostic squabble over an erection. Didn't Get Frazzled captures with distressing accuracy the gauntlet idealistic college grads must face to secure an MD and, against the odds, come out of it a better human being. If only medical school was actually this entertaining! Grab your copy today.