I'm Sorry You Have to Be Here

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Summary: Great book for mothers diagnosed w/ breast cancer
Review: I'm a 29 yr. old mother of a 2 1/2 yr. old and a 1 yr. old, and I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. A woman I work with came across this book at her ob/gyn's office and passed it along to me. This was the best book so far that I've read on the subject of breast cancer. It was so good, that I read it over the course of 2 days! I searched high and low for books that I could relate to. I wanted to read something written for young moms with small children, battling breast cancer, and there is nothing out there, except this book. Although the author is 10 years older than I am, her children are the same age as mine and I could relate to so many of the situations that she talks about in her book. The book was very easy to read, it didn't contain a lot of big medical words that were hard to understand, it was very straight forward. She basically walks you through her experience and adds a touch of humor here and there.
I went out of my way to go to a book signing that Lois Bhatt was speaking at, to meet her, and thank her for writing such a good book, and she was a warm person that took the time to speak to everyone that wanted to talk to her at the book signing. I recommend this book to anyone that is a parent, and that's battling breast cancer. It's an inspiring book!

Rating:
Summary: Great book for mothers diagnosed w/ breast cancer
Review: I'm a 29 yr. old mother of a 2 1/2 yr. old and a 1 yr. old, and I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. A woman I work with came across this book at her ob/gyn's office and passed it along to me. This was the best book so far that I've read on the subject of breast cancer. It was so good, that I read it over the course of 2 days! I searched high and low for books that I could relate to. I wanted to read something written for young moms with small children, battling breast cancer, and there is nothing out there, except this book. Although the author is 10 years older than I am, her children are the same age as mine and I could relate to so many of the situations that she talks about in her book. The book was very easy to read, it didn't contain a lot of big medical words that were hard to understand, it was very straight forward. She basically walks you through her experience and adds a touch of humor here and there.
I went out of my way to go to a book signing that Lois Bhatt was speaking at, to meet her, and thank her for writing such a good book, and she was a warm person that took the time to speak to everyone that wanted to talk to her at the book signing. I recommend this book to anyone that is a parent, and that's battling breast cancer. It's an inspiring book!

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Summary: I', Sorry You Have to Be Here
Review: Lois Bhatt's 1st book, an honest, funny, poignant, and informative account of her bout with breast cancer, is a gem. Ms. Bhatt's writing is filled with extraordinary detailed observations, but not the irritating kind; she points out things she remembers seeing, hearing, tasting, but in a natural way that flows with the story and forms an image, a sound, or a taste, in the reader's mind. And this is a story, not a dry recitation of her experience, but a welcoming invitation to re-live the experience, the good, and the bad, with the author and her family. I could not put it down.

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Summary: This Mother's Story Touched My Heart
Review: Reading Lois Cappetta Bhatt's touching story of her experiences with breast cancer was so well written and so moving, that I couldn't stop reading it. I lost my own mother to breast cancer four years ago and it brought back many memories for me. It felt like I was reading a letter from a friend, especially her reflections on how her illness affected her relationships with her children, husband, friends, acquaintances, strangers and also her spiritual struggle. She has such a strikingly honest style of writing. I couldn't help but admire her for her candor as well as her courage. I plan to give the book to two of my girlfriends (also mothers of young children) currently battling cancer. Kudos to Ms. Bhatt for her searing portrayal of triumph over this dreaded disease.

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Summary: This Mother's Story Touched My Heart
Review: Reading Lois Cappetta Bhatt's touching story of her experiences with breast cancer was so well written and so moving, that I couldn't stop reading it. I lost my own mother to breast cancer four years ago and it brought back many memories for me. It felt like I was reading a letter from a friend, especially her reflections on how her illness affected her relationships with her children, husband, friends, acquaintances, strangers and also her spiritual struggle. She has such a strikingly honest style of writing. I couldn't help but admire her for her candor as well as her courage. I plan to give the book to two of my girlfriends (also mothers of young children) currently battling cancer. Kudos to Ms. Bhatt for her searing portrayal of triumph over this dreaded disease.

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Summary: please read this book
Review: Thank you, thank you to Lois Bhatt for writing this book detailing her experience with breast cancer. Lois manages to be funny and humane while dealing with difficult facts and sharing invaluable information. Even if the reader has not been diagnosed with breast cancer, chances are someone close to her has been, or will be. Read Lois Bhatt's well writted book to gain some understanding of fighting the disease. Learn why you should never say,"HHooow aaarrre you?" to help friends and loved ones who are facing it.

I stayed up one night until I finished the book because I just didn't want to put it down.

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Summary: A Great Book to Get You Through Rough Times
Review: This wonderful book was like having a friend with me through chemotherapy. It was honest and funny. I'd recommend it to anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis or facing chemotherapy.

Rating:
Summary: A Great Book to Get You Through Rough Times
Review: This wonderful book was like having a friend with me through chemotherapy. It was honest and funny. I'd recommend it to anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis or facing chemotherapy.