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Brave Faces: The Daring Stand Against Cancer

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The collection of stories are both moving and inspiring. It is comforting to see the strength and courage demonstrated by those affected with this disease and it gives hope to those going through this ordeal. This book gives a real voice to the fight against cancer and the poems reflect the emotions and feelings behind it so beautifully. Great book.

Ms. Al Adawi has proven herself to be a strong voice for women who often are not heard. Breast cancer has become a crusade in America, but all too often lack of education in much of the developing world puts myriad women at risk. Nonetheless, they are valiant in the face of their illness, and make do with the resources that are available. Ms. Al Adawi has spent time in Tanzania, listening to their stories, and has woven their words to create a beautiful book, expressing their bravery. All of the proceeds from this book are donated to these women, given back to help increase breast cancer education and healthcare in Tanzania. If you have a friend or family member who is battling with this illness, this is a truly brilliant gift. Written in Swahili and in English, Ms. Al Adawi's language holds the vibrancy and rhythm of her Zanzibari roots, and her thoughtfulness brings together a world of hope in the face of disaster.

Nasra Al Adawi is not only a big writing talent, but she also has a genuine affection for people with cancer. "Brave Face" is a wonderful, inspirational book that couses tears and brings hope too. Read the book. You won't regret it and you will not forget it soon.

I find Nasra's writing a type that promotes amity around the world. Very seldom can an author put words into such an emotional prose. Reading, one can clearly feel the emotions. She ingeniously has put together a Best Seller!!

Nasra's poetry is the result of much human courage in the face of many obstacles. She is a combination of many cultures, and her poetry speaks of the human heart, regardless of nationality or location. The battle against cancer is world-wide, and everyone knows of the loss it brings. Can a woman be more powerful than this? Bringing life and hope to others who are losing theirs? Empowerment of the soul is everyone's job and what a strong global citizen Nasra is to turn personal challenge into hope for so many. Bravo, dear sister, bravo.

Poem as palliative care from an Omani author, Nasra Al-Adawi

Cancer is becoming a global challenge as leading cause for morbidity and mortality for individuals who are on their prime ages. Diagnosis and treatment of cancers still remain enigma in medical settings and much so in developing countries. In developing countries, the word cancer invokes apprehension and tribulation; it often perceived a death sentences. For a cancer sufferer, finding coping strategy is essential if the quality of life would be maintained. Some of the aggressive treatment available for cancer patients may paradoxically leads to functional loss, maiming or disfigurement in the midst of depleted emotion and spiritual stance.

In the western countries, individual with intractable conditions such as cancer tends to get palliative care. This simply entails spiritual and emotional support and well as array of compassionate therapies to comfort and support patients and their families. Palliative care yet to crop up non-western countries where 80% of the world population lives and there is rising tide of cancer sufferers.

This low-spirited situation is about to be lifted with snippets of poetry and rhymed prose of Nasra Al-Adawi, blooming `poet of compassion'. In her book, `Brave Faces: The Daring Stand Against Cancer', she narratives the experiences of breast and cervical cancer survivors in Tanzania. Nasra's writing does not only conjure to her readers with the inner experiences of cancer sufferers but also invokes pang of catharsis whoever is gripped with sense of impending loss. This book deserves to be on bookshelf of those individuals who know that cancer know no boundaries. As for the broad picture, Nasra's Brave Faces; the Daring Stand against Cancer' provides challenge for who have erroneously thoughts people from the `third world' lacks aptitude for introspection.