Free Downloads Standing On His Own Two Feet: A Diary Of Dying
Alexander had just begun his studies at university when he was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. In this honest account, Alex's mother traces the impact of the diagnosis on the whole family and outlines the issues that arose during diagnosis, treatment and terminal stages of her son's illness. Standing on His Own Two Feet offers an insight into how health care systems serve the terminally ill, the choices faced by families, and ways of providing the best possible care at home and maintaining the patient's dignity until the end. In particular, Sue Grant deals sensitively with the care needs of young adults. Portraying a family of admirable resilience and strength, this inspiring and moving book offers support and practical tips for anybody encountering terminal illness and presents valuable discussion points for all nursing, health and social care professionals.
Paperback: 173 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub (June 30, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1843103680
ISBN-13: 978-1843103684
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #7,175,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #40 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Cancer > Bone Cancer #3614 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Sociology > Death #8313 in Books > Self-Help > Death & Grief > Grief & Bereavement
Heartbreaking, especially as the book is non-fictional and about a close friend whose brave and stoic public front masked the anguish that the book brings to light. Not easy to read given the book's subject matter, but well-written without trying to crassly sensationalise terminal illness.
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