Awakening Through the Tears: Interstitial Cystitis and the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection [Paperback]

Catherine M. Simone (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: IC Hope (December 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966775023
• ISBN-13: 978-0966775020
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Stress > Mind-Body Connection
  • #64 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is Hope and From A Different Point of View, November 16, 2004

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Val - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awakening Through the Tears: Interstitial Cystitis and the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection (Paperback)

Being diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis and feeling completely alone in a world where no one understands your pain, grief, and fear Catherine Simone provides hope and friendship through her writing. In her third book Awakening Through The Tears she leads you through her story of how she "healed the rest of the way". Unlike in her first two books Simone goes into great detail regarding the mind/body/spirit relationship to IC and the hormone connection, both of which led to her healing. Due to Simone's honesty and desire for IC sufferers to learn from her experience, I feel as if so many of the "mysteries" of my body have been revealed to me. This book has also provided my husband, friends, and family with a vivid picture of what it is like to live through IC. With all that I have learned from Awakening Through The Tears, I now have hope that I too will be "healed the rest of the way" with my Interstitial Cystitis.


Valerie Farley


Catherine Simone's book, Awakening Through The Tears, is one that should not only be read by those who suffer from Interstitial Cystitis, but also by their family members. I am one of those "family members". My wife has been struggling with IC for the past year and we have felt as if we are totally alone. Nobody seemed to understand what it is like to live each day with IC. Simone's third book completes her series and certainly offers hope for those who have Interstitial Cystitis and to their family members. This book is a must for anyone who has IC or who knows someone who is suffering through this disease.

Kevin Farley

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Message of Hope, January 24, 2003

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Rebecca Evans "bookwriter" (Homer City, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Awakening Through the Tears: Interstitial Cystitis and the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection (Paperback)

Catherine Simone has outdone herself in her third book, making it THE book to read, not only if you have IC, but any disease that requires strong fortitude and hope to overcome. The book is filled with personal examples of her own story as well as general suggestions for others to build upon and use in their own situations. Truly a story of love, courage, tenacity, and finally, WELLNESS. You won't regret purchasing this one.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS A TRUE INSPIRATION....., April 18, 2004

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shannon mckeough (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awakening Through the Tears: Interstitial Cystitis and the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection (Paperback)

This book is by far my favorite of the 3 that Catherine has written (and the other 2 were wonderful). Anyone searching for any kind of meaning to their suffering, illness or life for that matter, should read this book. I really have to applaud her for writing this book because it is not easy to put the TRUTH out there sometimes. Healing will come, and come so much faster, when we understand the mind/body/spirit connection and this book was written to really 'wake us up' to that connection. This book is truly inspiring and has touched my heart so deeply. When I am feeling alone, anxious and afraid I pick this book up and it reminds me of my true spirit, of my power, of the Love and I know with 100% certainty that everything is going to be alright. I will put this book up along side my other favorite spiritual books and other favorite authors. I am so thankful this book, as well as the 2 other by the author, has come into my life.