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The Etiquette Of Illness: What To Say When You Can't Find The WordsStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionWhat should I say when I hear that my friend has cancer? How can I help but not get in the way? How do I let my loved ones know what I need? The Etiquette of Illness is a wise, encouraging, and essential guide to navigating the complex terrain of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with their loved ones effectively. We read about a range of people who are dealing with chronic illness, doctor-patient communications, and end-of-life issues-and who are striving to find their way with awareness and compassion. Reviews"Valuable and gratifying...Susan Halpern gives us words when our own are most likely to fail us." (Jon Kabat-Zinn ) "Halpern ...shares here her considerable expertise...Practical suggestions are illustrated by compelling stories from her professional life... in calming, well-crafted prose." (Publishers Weekly ) Author descriptionSusan P. Halpern is a social worker and psychotherapist. She is the founder of the New York Cancer Help Program and a staff associate at the Commonweal Cancer Help Program. She lives with her husband, near their children and grandchildren in Berkeley, California. This is her first book. |