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Sometimes in a moment of limbo or confusion, it's advisable to make a list. An inventory of accomplishments, a chart of pros and cons. Lucinda Rosenfeld's first novel takes as its form a list of past boyfriends. Each section finishes the sentence begun in its title, What She Saw... in "Roger Mancuso, or 'The Stink Bomb King of Fifth Grade.'" Later, in college, it's "Humphrey Fung, or 'The Anarchist Feminist.'" The book's shape and humor come from the gathering logic of this catalog, how our heroine is repeatedly fooled by the illusions of lust, always looking for something new, someone who can eclipse the failed romances of the past.
Rosenfeld's protagonist, Phoebe Fine, is a sharp-tongued brainiac with rotten self-esteem. Born and raised in suburban New Jersey, she's the daughter of professional classical musicians, hippie theater types who embarrass their kids; they are always going into geeky raptures on the subject of chamber music or obscure lost arts. Phoebe wishes she could be considered "normal." She wishes she had blond hair and perfect teeth, but instead she's painfully ordinary: in the chapter "Jason Barry Gold, or 'The Varsity Lacrosse Stud'" Rosenfeld riffs expertly on the subject of Phoebe's ordinariness:
That's how ugly she was--ugly by virtue of the fact that she was unmemorable, a slab of alabaster awaiting a sculptor who never arrived, a "nothing burger" if there ever was one. Take her nose: it just kind of ended, and her forehead just kind of began--kind of like the weeks in a year and the years in a life. It was the same with her waist and her hips, and her neck and her shoulders. There was nothing definitive about her. She was just this filet of human flesh--just this blah girl running laps behind the gym until she thought her legs would snap, her heart explode.
The search for true love keeps Phoebe in a state of high anxiety. It's a wonder she ever gets any sleep. When the right guy gives her the right kind of attention, she's queen for a day. Alone, without the prospect of a lover, she starves herself, drinks too much, occasionally stares into the mystery of her past. What did she see in those men? What did they see in her? At once erotic and awkward, lightweight and troubling, Rosenfeld's debut possesses a powerful charm. Readers who grew up in the '70s and '80s will recognize the landmarks: Farah Fawcett posters, boring social studies classes explaining glasnost. Rosenfeld's a former New York Post nightlife columnist, and What She Saw... has the quick pace, twittering freshness, and panicked hipness of a club-hopper. Deadpan and stylish, it's a novel whose author is out to prove herself. And prove herself she does, in spades. --Emily White
Book Description
A fresh (in more than one sense) and honest new voice in fiction is extravagantly displayed in this first novel that candidly dissects modern romance.
Plagued with weird parents, an underdeveloped body, and a mind on the verge of self-deconstruction, Phoebe Fine feels ill-equipped for a journey through the hardening chambers of the late twentieth-century heart. But from fifth grade and Roger Mancuso, equal parts baby Brando and court jester, through her early adult life with New Media executive Neil Schmertz, a babytalker who prefers spooning to sex, Phoebe trudges defiantly through guyland, armed with a tart tongue, and propelled by an insatiable desire to be loved.
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I am compelled to share my enthusiasm for this particular piece of chick lit..........2005-12-23
because I felt for Phoebe. In each of the little vignettes, I could see a little bit of myself and my life. In her neurotic-isms, and in her self doubts and in her hopes as cliche as it sounds (but I'd hope I am a little bit more together than this character!). Seriously, though, I flew through this book in a day. I was expecting a light, fluffy read, and while it was light, on one level, it was also true to the realities of the educated-20-something-in-the-city. Reminded me of Bridget Jones and of Sex and the City. Lots of fun pop culture references. Lots of sarcasm. Lots of what I found to be witty points. Just an enjoyable, although at moments frustrating and searing, read.
But what did they see in Her?.......2005-01-23
This book was very well written. I think Lucinda Rosenfeld is a talented author, and I will look for other books by her. That said, I found the book to be a "much of a muchness." In ten years, (age 16 - 26) Phoebe Fine never seemed to grow up, mature, reflect, or just grow, period. By the 10th or 12th man, I was a bit tired of her go nowhere, do nothing, victim mentality. I was also a bit tired of the men she chose--- never really seeing what she DID see in them. I'd give the writing style 5-stars, and the first half of the book 4-stars, but it was too much of the same thing to be more than a 3-star book overall.
Certainly worth reading though.
Made me smile.......2004-10-11
This story made me laugh and cry, both inspired and frustrated me. Whether we'd like to admit it or not, I think that almost every woman and girl can relate to a certain aspect of the heartbreakingly funny lead character, Pheobe Fine. While I did begin to tire of the book's concept toward the end, and was not particularly impressed with it's ending, I ultimately thought it was a refreshing and beautifully written read, and one that I would definitely recommend to my girlfriends.
disappointing.......2004-04-23
Sadly, while reading this book, it is shoved down the reader's throat that Phoebe is a girl who suffers from the fact that every man she meets wants to have sex with her, and since she's basically a [prostitute], it usually happens. This takes away from Phoebe's intelligence and her other qualities that would make her a good person and a person worth knowing and caring about. Also, at about the hundredth mention of how beautiful and attractive she is to the opposite sex, the subtlety wears a little thin. Having said that, the book does have its moments, and I thought in general it had a lot of potential but ultimately fell short. It had a lot of promise in the beginning, but didn't follow through. Phoebe ends up coming across as an unlikable and empty sort of person, one of those annoying women who are always trying to call themselves victims and blame everyone else for their so-called unhappiness. I couldn't relate to her at all and it's unfortunate that the author chose to write a character who is such a cliche`. Also, the sexual references are disgusting, crude and totally gratuitous. I would recommend Why She Went Home instead.
I can relate!.......2004-03-15
A lot of women could probably relate to this book, especially women who live in New York City. I have often thought about all the different types of men I have dated here. Lucinda does a great job of telling it like it is with humor. Phoebe reminds me of the character in the memoir, Locked Passion of a Free Spirit. They both had a lot of growing up to do.
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Moreta, Dragonlady of Pern.......2007-10-04
I have probably read over a thousand books in my life and I have never
had a reaction to a happening in a book as I had to this one. When I
realized what had happened I found my self sobbing as hard as I did when
I put my Great Dane down over 15 years ago. This book was one of her
first Pern books I believe as it was published in 1983. It was so well
written as far as emotions for the people and non-emotional/logical
thoughts of the dragons. I also have never written to an author but I
did try to send an e-mail to A. McCraffrey after I finished as I just
felt I had to tell her of my experience with this book. I hope she rec'd
it. If you want to start reading the Pern books this is a great one, of
course they are all very good. Her creations are the best, she thinks
of everything and why. Have a great ride!!
Maggie Collins
Thousand Oaks, CA.
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Moreta is supposed to be some sort of mythological figure in Pern history, of some sort. She is the rider of a queen dragon, and while at a festival she discovers the outbreak of a disease, along with some others.
Some of her fellows take the ostrich approach to the situation, and her queen is pregnant, so to try and get the cure to areas ahead of the disease wave she has to borrow someone else's lizard.
Great if you like Sci Fiction.......2007-05-13
The Pern series of books from Anne McCaffery are great. Better if you read them in order, (look online at her website for recommendations). This is futuristic science fiction, but if you liked Aregon, you would probably like this series too
Excellent and beautiful book!.......2007-01-19
Anne's first book outside of the of the timeline she orginated her Pern series in is a triumph! Moreta is a very human and well crafted character as are all the other characters in this novel. Capiam being another favorite of mine.
I have been reading these books for well over 25 years now and have only been disapointed a few times and this is certainly not one of them! If you haven't already read it find the compliment to this novel; Nerilka's Story. It is a lovely novella that is about another well crafted character and what she does to help out during the plague!
I feel the need to remark on one of the spotlight reviews however. This reviewer obviously never read the companion novella to Moreata. Their remarks about the errors in the plot line not matching up to the description of the Balled in Dragonsinger are incorrect. In the companion novella Nerilka's Story, they mention the writing of the ballad and how they purposfully changed aspects of what truely happened.
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern.......2006-11-10
Anne McCaffrey as always keeps our interest in Pern, and never lets you down. What can you say? If you're reading this book, you most likely are reading the entire series, this is one of the pivotal books in the series.
It doesn't fail to impress.
Product Description
An air of pleasant anticipation hung so thickly over the Halls, Hols, and Weyrs of Pern that it had affected even the businesslike ways of Moreta, the Weyrwoman of Fort Weyr.
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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern.......2007-05-16
Wonderful book! I like the authors ability to keep turning out fresh new plots with each book, no easy task when a series has gotten SO big. a delightful combination of courage, devotion, and tragedy, but we expect nothing less from the author. a very powerful book, you won't be able to put it down, and it really, really brings out the deepest parts of the human soul.
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Moreta Dragonlady of Pern Uk
Anne Mccaffrey
Manufacturer: Bantam Doubleday Dell
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: 0552990507 |
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Moreta - Dragonlady of Pern (Hardcover)
Manufacturer: Severn Ho. Publrs.
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 072780961X |
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Moreta Dragonlady Of Pern & Nerilka's Story (In Russian)
Manufacturer: Eksmo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 5699095020 |
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Includes : Moreta Dragonlady Of Pern & Nerilka's Story - IN RUSSIAN Size (in inches): 1.25 x 8.125 x 5.125 Published in Moscow 2005 - Publishing run of 5100 copies.
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MORETA: DRAGONLADY OF PERN
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern
Manufacturer: CORGI BOOKS (TWLD)
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GTR2LK |
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"Octavia and Her Purple Ink Cloud" Octavia Octopus and her sea-animal friends love playing camouflage games to practice how they would hide from a "big, hungry creature." But Octavia just cannot seem to get her colors right when she tries to shoot her purple ink cloud! What will happen when the big, hungry shark shows up looking for his dinner? This creative book introduces basic colors along with the camouflage techniques of various sea animals and is a great introduction to marine biology. In addition, it teaches children that "practice makes perfect." The "For Creative Minds" educational section includes fun facts about octopuses and animal camouflage and protection. It also includes a craft that uses primary colors to help children learn how to blend and combine colors.
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Learning about the octopus.......2007-03-26
Octavia the octopus and her ocean dwelling friends have a favorite game they play about how to protect themselves from enemies. Each of Octavia's friends has a special trick that they perform perfectly every time.
The seahorse hangs onto seaweed and enemies can't see it. The turtle hides in grass. Octavia boasts that she can shoot purple ink, but every time she tries to prove it to her friends, something goes wrong and she ends up with a different color.
Then the real test comes--a shark is tracking Octavia. Will she be able to shoot purple ink when she needs to?
Octavia and Her Purple Ink Cloud is a wonderful book for children ages 4 to 8. It not only teaches different colors, but it also gives facts about how different ocean creatures protect themselves from predators. Both my two- and five-year-olds enjoyed the colorful pictures, and the older one was totally engrossed in the story. My preteen daughter enjoyed the additional facts about octopuses at the end of the book.
Armchair Interview says: Some simple crafts are included that will also help youngsters with colors.
Octavia And Her Purple Ink Cloud.......2006-09-20
This is a charming story about Octavia Octopus and her friends who live in a small, secret cave in a colorful coral reef. They often pass the time practicing "how to hide from a hungry creature."
Her friend Porcupine fish is able to puff up and turn himself into a big prickly ball. Octavia tells him she is able to squirt purple ink as a means of escape. She squirts a cloud to demonstrate this ability, but to her dismay it is yellow.
Sandy Seahorse amuses Octavia when he shows her how he can wrap his tail around part of a plant. He sways with the plant leaves and becomes almost invisible. Again trying to squirt her purple ink, it squirts out orange, she sighs and says, "I guess I'd better practice."
Freddy Flounder changes color and hides on the ocean floor. He has very strange, funny eyes and is able to see in many different directions. Again Octavia unsuccessfully tries to squirt purple ink but it squirts out green.
Greta Sea Turtle, Carolyn Clown Fish, and Polly Parrotfish all demonstrate their survival tactics. Octavia continues to practice to squirt purple ink but consequently she quirts red and blue. After much practice Octavia is finally successful squirting her allusive purple ink just as a very big, very hungry shark approaches. She and her friends are able to hide from the hungry shark and he swims away with an empty belly.
Children as well as parents will learn interesting facts about the unique octopus in the section "Octopus Fun Facts" in the back of the book.
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"If now a swell from the Deep has swept over this planetary ship of earth, and I, who alone chanced to find myself in the furthest stern, as the sole survivor of her crew . . . What then, my God, shall I do?" The Purple Cloud is widely hailed as a masterpiece of science fiction and one of the best "last man" novels ever written. A deadly purple vapor passes over the world and annihilates all living creatures except one man, Adam Jeffson. He embarks on an epic journey across a silent and devastated planet, an apocalyptic Robinson Crusoe putting together the semblance of a normal life from the flotsam and jetsam of his former existence. As he descends into madness over the years, he becomes increasingly aware that his survival was no accident and that his destiny-and the fate of the human race-are part of a profound, cosmological plan. M. P. Shiel's (1865-1947) long, distinguished writing career included such works as Prince Zaleski, The Lord of the Sea and The Yellow Peril. John Clute is the author of Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (winner of the Hugo Award) and coeditor of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (winner of the Hugo and Locus Awards).
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Do you know much about the philosophy of the hypnotic trance? That was the relation between us--hypnotist and subject. She had been under another man before my time, suffered from tic of the fifth nerve, had had most of her teeth drawn before I saw her, and an attempt had been made to wrench out the nerve on the left side by external scission.
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Prototypical "Last Man" story.......2007-09-01
It's an experiment that can never be performed, but it's worth thought anyway: how would a man act if there were no one to answer to? Adam Jeffson is that man, and this is his world.
Back in 1901, when this was written, parts of the earth's surface remained unmapped, including the north pole. Jeffson is part of the expedition to reach that pole - as sole survivor, he finds it (an actual upright pole, it turns out), and struggles back to civilzation to claim his reward. No one is left to give it, though. During the months of his trek, catastrophic volcanoes unleashed poisonous gasses that cover the world, killing off every bird, beast, and man, except for him alone. At first, he scours the globe in search of other survivors. After years of solitary confinement in the world-wide jail, his civilized spirit fails. He turns to the decadence of drugs and pointless wealth. Decadence turns to active nihilism, a self-declared mission of arson and destruction, a modern Nero who blasts and burns entire cities for his own amusement. Then ... well, I'll try to avoid spoilers, but his name is Adam and 1901 was not an era that tolerated wholly unhappy endings.
Just reading history books won't tell you how nervous that era was. Political tremors were building up to the quake that triggered the first world war. Medicine hadn't made the inroads against disease that modern generations assume, as the 1918 Spanish flu would soon show. The earth itself could turn against mankind, as the 1883 explosion of Krakatoa had shown. Sheil captured that sense of fragility, and his words preserve that sense for today's reader.
This book also preserves the style of writing that prevailed back then, something that might be even less familiar today. Think of the effort that moviemakers put into the special effects of today's media, then realize that writing was that era's medium. The pyrotechnics are all there, but in the florid vocabulary of the writing.
The story is a fair one, and could work well if recast as a modern adventure movie. More than that, though, "The Purple Cloud" records the fears, the values, and the literary style at the turn of the last century. It succeeds at many levels.
-- wiredweird
Dense Prose, Good Story.......2007-08-10
I got halfway through this book some six months ago and then just put it down for a while. Finally picked it back up and finished it today, and I must admit, for being an ancestor of the post-apocalyptic, last-man-on-earth genre, it carries some unique qualities.
On the downside, this was just a difficult read, period. The prose was incredibly dense: sometimes an entire page was but one run-on sentence! No paragraph breaks, few semicolons, and even fewer commas. I tried to make an audio version of this book, and found I could not pitch the sentences properly, since I could not see their end!
I'm quite practiced at reading, writing, and speaking, always at the head of my class even into the graduate level. That being said, this book almost *wasn't* English, not as modern-day Americans understand it, at least. I have a rather sizable vocabulary, but this was the first book to leave me hard-pressed to determine what he was talking about half the time:
"I paced between the oak pwes of the nave - massive stalls they are, separated by Corinthian pilasters ...some little angels with strangely human faces, Greuze-like, supporting the nerves of the apse" and so on.
Honestly, I'd swear he was making up the words half the time. Sentences ran far too long to keep the thread of things easily; I took to scanning over his florid descriptions but cautiously, for the most obscure little phrase within any block of text could trigger something that I would then be unable to understand.
That being said, I really liked the book. Along with "Earth Abides," these are the only two books that take their time looking at a world where man just... disappeared. Most post-apocalyptic stories talk about some war-ravaged earth, or one wherein civilization had been thousands of years ago. In stories like that, Earth might as well be Mars for the reader.
Contrarily, "The Purple Cloud" and "Earth Abides" allow the reader to leisurely stroll through a world that, in one sense, looks exactly like always, yet in another, feels inverted, nightmarish in such ordinary alienness. An emptied - yet undamaged - world always feels far more gripping and interesting to me. In this, Shiel most certainly provides.
Like I said, getting through his wording is like jogging in sand, and the guy he describes is pretty bizarre, wacked, and selfish, but I still find it a beautiful book, especially as the reader is slowly drawn from the lifelong nightmare of the protagonist's depravity into a beauty he'd never have guessed, let alone dared believe in.
Definitely a must-read, a keeper, and a read-again.
Excellent horror/scifi.......2006-05-11
Lovecraft mentioned this novel in his "Supernatural Horror In Literature" essay, and had good things to say about it. The novel deserves the good words. The first half, before our hero finds the inevitable woman to complete him, is really dark. A man alone, totally alone, with only corpses around him. I think that would send me "over the edge", too. Shiel captures the pathos of the situation well. Unlike Lovecraft, though, I like the "romantic" ending. At least the human race will not die out. This is well worth reading.
Lush,imaginative use of language........2004-09-26
make this book really worth reading. I find the descriptions of an empty world chilling, the familiarity with some of the places(in England) making the story at once believable yet terribly strange to me. Shiel is a romantic, bringing the story to an optimistic end for our poor protagonist (hasn't the poor guy suffered enough...!), even though it seems like Leda gets the short end of the stick once more(Victorian women were made of stern stuff!).In the end it is Shiel's rich and unusual descriptive style that really made this book stand out for me and I look on it as something original, captivating and totally refreshing compared to the lame language used in a lot of modern fiction.
A post-apocalyptic tale from the early 1900s.......2002-03-04
No one has yet succeeded in reaching the North Pole, and a new British expedition is mounted. As our protagonist, Adam, returns from the arctic, all the humans and many of the animals he encounters are dead. Adam travels all over the world, looking for other living people and, understandably, going kind of bonkers.
I wanted to like this book more. Early in the book, Adam finds himself in many morally challenging situations, but he has these voices in his head that more or less compel him to act in certain ways, so the reader is prevented from really entering into any moral struggles with him. I liked the writing, but each place Adam goes is essentially like the rest--everyone's dead--and I kept waiting for something interesting to happen. Near the end, something finally did, but then I mostly wanted to slap Adam around for being so dense.
Maybe I'm just jaded from reading too many post-apocalyptic stories and that's why I'm not more enthusiastic about this book. If you're new to this sort of story, you might find this book to be a powerful exploration of loneliness and the meaning of human society and human life. A similar but much better post-apocalyptic novel is Cormac McCarthy's "The Road."
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The Purple Cloud
Manufacturer: Paperback Library, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GPC6W4 |
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The Purple Cloud
Manufacturer: Paperback Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000I6G2SA |
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The best/worst of M.P. Shiel.......2006-01-08
This collection of eight of Shiel's pieces is worth reading for its inclusion of "The Purple Cloud" and the title story. "The Purple Cloud," which comprises two-thirds of this book, was described by Lovecraft as both "falling little short of actual majesty," and "a distinct 'letdown'," expressing succinctly the virtues and failings of Shiel's work as presented here. Indeed, the same could be said for Lovecraft himself, particularly his early stories. And it would seem that Lovecraft inherited the same propensity for substituting verbiage for ideas, though he is not in the same league as Shiel- the first story, "Xelucha", being the most egregious example. Shiel's attempts to obscure the paucity of ideas with overabundance of descriptive (and sometimes nonsense) phrases is well-displayed in everything here, with the possible exception of "The Purple Cloud."
That this floridity can also be used to good effect, "The House of Sounds" is ample evidence. Here, language is employed to disorient the reader, or to camofluage the subject, without becoming itself subject and object of the story. This story also appears in the excellent collection "The Colour Out of Space," NYReviewBooks, and was considered by Lovecraft as Shiel's masterpiece.
"The Purple Cloud," according to Lovecraft, was weakened by the rather "conventially romantic element" of its third act, but I am not so certain. Fans of cosmic horror would perhaps do well to end their reading with the protagonist's personal revelation at the end of the first act, but those who continue on will find some of this collection's best writing. The novel turns into a character study in what isolation can do to man when he returns to civilization, expressing some insights that go much deeper than anything else here. It does also belabor its good versus evil theme, and append a rather tidy ending, but has a more chilling effect in parts than the grand guignol of the pyromania and "insanity" that precede it. For fans of King's "The Stand," this is a good example of what King does so poorly (and also an indication of the extent of his plagiarism), and collects most of the elements of that mammoth book into a much more successful and easier to read novel.
This collection also includes "Vaila," an early version of "The House of Sounds," and an informative introduction by S.T. Joshi.
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The Purple Cloud
M.P. Shiel
Manufacturer: World Publishing Company c.1946
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PJHCRK |
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In this compelling collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism, and ceremony. A former Zen teacher and student of Krishnamurti's work, Toni Packer goes beyond traditional religion and explores with the reader the root of human attachments and the source of suffering, opening the way to compassion.
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something real in a universe of frauds.......1999-04-03
just thinking about "pushing your own barrow", like its only half, you need to be aware of how instrumental it is with others or you get slaughtered. Religious(or similar) groups seem to utilise this "self kneecapping" in ways that are quite destructive to individuals.....i guess this is illustrative.
well, i took a lot from the book, its slow reading, needs to be worked through, nothing is perfect, subtle flaws will be imbibed along with the sense, but that appears to be par for the course in this game, everyone has ten years to spare...
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- Help for the toughest time - when you're newly diagnosed
- from this moment on
- from this moment on
- A must-read for all cancer patients
- I was cocky! Then I remembered..............
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From This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
Arlene Cotter
Manufacturer: Random House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0375503099
Release Date: 1999-09-28 |
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When a doctor says three little words--"You have cancer"--you may immediately think of yourself as a cancer victim. Well, this lovely "picture book" strives to help turn you into a cancer survivor by offering a primer on how to mount a battle against the disease--using psychological, medical, and family resources.
Written by Canadian Arlene Cotter--a graphic designer and writer who overcame acute non-Hodgkin's lymphoma--From This Moment On takes you on a journey through the experience of cancer. The book is light on text, but the chosen words and concepts hit home. The tone is never condescending, always gentle, but very much to the point. Cotter uses a plethora of pleasing and comforting photographs, illustrations, paintings, and graphics to deliver her message that cancer can be lived through--and lived through well. The choice is up to you: you can opt to experience every moment you have left to the fullest, set goals for yourself and realize them, or you can choose to spend the rest of your life dying.
From This Moment On is a simple, empowering, interactive reference that guides you through the psychological stages experienced by those diagnosed with cancer--from grief to fear to acceptance. It highlights the many choices and decisions about treatment that must be made, and even considers the choice that not getting treatment may be an option for some. Above all, it conveys the idea that life doesn't have to end with a cancer diagnosis; indeed, it may just begin to be lived more fully. --Nancy Monson
Book Description
So, it's official. You've been diagnosed with cancer. And from this moment on your life will never
be the same. No matter how much others may wish to help, you alone must initiate the journey. This is the first step.
From This Moment On offers its hand to anyone dealing with cancer.
Following a positive cancer diagnosis,you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. From This Moment On walks you through the stages of illness, treatment, and recovery. It shows you how to accept and move through your anxiety or pain; to gain a sense of control; to find people who can help; and, most important, to decide how you want to live the rest of your life.
Open the book to any page and find something of value. Soak up its wisdom in an hour. Or return to it again and again for encouragement and solace.
From This Moment On will prove a calm and forthright companion on one of life's most challenging journeys. Cancer is an ordeal, but it is also an opportunity. Exactly what kind of opportunity will be up to you.
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Help for the toughest time - when you're newly diagnosed.......2006-11-13
I found this book to be a tremendous help to me, as I was struggling to come to terms with my own Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnosis. Its entries are brief, pithy, and flow forth from real patients' experiences. This is by no means a "heavy" book - it's the sort of book you can dip into, little by little, as you feel up to it. The graphic design is a bit unusual, but effective. What this book does so very well is to provide straight, no-nonsense advice about getting through what is, by all accounts, the most difficult time for cancer survivors: the days immediately after diagnosis. Hearing the words, "You have cancer" is not the end of the world - though many of us suspect it just may be, at the time we first hear them. This book will help you realize a cancer diagnosis is NOT the end of the world, that you're not alone, and that there are lots of resources out there to help you.
from this moment on.......2004-09-28
I read this fantastic book which helped me cope with my recently diagnosed cancer. It is a simple yet powerful book to read with wonderful illustrations. It is a spiritual as well as an inspirational book to peruse. I keep it close to me and read passages from it daily. I recommend this book to anyone who has a life threatening disease.
from this moment on.......2004-09-28
I read this fantastic book which helped me cope with my recently diagnosed cancer. It is a simple book to read with wonderful illustrations. It is a spiritual as well as an inspirational book to read. I keep it close to me and read passages from it daily. I recommend this book to anyone who has a life threatening disease.
A must-read for all cancer patients.......2002-06-17
I read this book after a diagnosis of inoperable brain cancer at the age of 22. It gave me strength and courage to face my fears & continue living my life. Over a year later, I still flip through it when I feel like nobody understands how much cancer changes the lives it touches. This book is incredibly easy to read because of its bite-size words of wisdom - no endless paragraphs of text! Thank you Arlene for your honesty about the difficult times that we face & how to keep living despite them.
I was cocky! Then I remembered.....................2000-02-09
I was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago and just read Arlene Cotter's book recently. At first I wondered how useful it could be, given that many of the book's affirmations have probably already occurred to many cancer patients. Then I remembered how I felt shortly after being diagnosed and realized how useful it would have been to have a book like this, filled with nonjudgemental expressions of support for the choices a cancer patient makes in living his or her own life.
For that reason, I think From This Moment On may be most useful to those who are newly diagnosed. Also, I think it would be very valuable for friends and family members of cancer patients, who often feel more helpless than the patient and could use a "window" into a cancer patient's feelings.
But I think the real affirmation has nothing to do with what's between the book's covers. Arlene Cotter was diagnosed with cancer; she then had the idea for this book, created it, and published it. That may be the ultimate inspiration here.
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Stay This Moment: The Photographs of Sam Abell
Robert E. Gilka
Manufacturer: Legacy Words
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Binding: Hardcover
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Simply stunning!.......2002-08-02
It's all a matter of taste of course, but I believe Sam Abell's "Stay This Moment" to be a stunning set of photographs.
The apparent simplicity of his technique and vision is an inspiration to a keen amateur photographer like me. Perhaps I don't need a new camera/lens/filter/gadget - just be able to look and really see.
I'm desperately hoping for a reprint so I can buy my own copy of this book - at a reasonable price.
Moments of Beauty.......2000-09-10
I found the images in this book absolutely delightful and very beautiful. They simply took my breath away. I would love to find a copy to own but haven't had any luck in locating one. Please contact me if you know how to find this book.
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