Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning Your Battle Over Shortness of Breath [Paperback]

Jane M. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2003

Living with lung disease can be confusing, lonely, and frightening. Read stories of people surviving and thriving with lung disease.

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About the Author

Jane M. Martin is a respiratory therapist and teacher who has worked with pulmonary patients for over twenty years. She founded and currently coordinates the Better Breathers’ Club and the Pulmonary Rehab program at Holland Community Hospital. She has written and spoken extensively on the subject of improving the quality of life for those with pulmonary disease. Originally from the Chicago area, she graduated from Hope College with a degree in education and language arts and went on to receive her respiratory degree as she worked in that field. Jane lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband and children. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (March 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 074141516X
• ISBN-13: 978-0741415165
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living a fulfilling life with breathing problems., April 24, 2004

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"phamil20" (Holland, Mi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning Your Battle Over Shortness of Breath (Paperback)

Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning Your Battle Over Shortness of Breath, by Jane M. Martin is the second edition of her first edition, formerly titled Inspirations: Stories of Breathing Better and Living Well. Breathe Better has been restructured, having a section for each of several lung disorders and life issues, making this book more reader friendly. Jane has also added "billboard" like boxes with definitions, hints, and links corresponding with each specific subject matter. This helps readers quickly find resources so they can research the topics of greatest concern to them.

Good, solid information is always most helpful, but moreover, Breathe Better includes additional stories and even more assurance for those people with breathing problems. Jane's sensitivity and concern for those with COPD and other chronic lung diseases shines forth from cover to cover. Filled with encouragement and hope shared through stories of everyday people coping with pulmonary disease, this book is a must read for not only those experiencing problems, but also for friends and family. I highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living Day to Day with Lung Disease, June 28, 2005

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Marie E. Hadiaris "book sampler" (Muskegon, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning Your Battle Over Shortness of Breath (Paperback)

I bought the book "Breathe Better, Live in Wellness" a couple of years ago having heard about it from the COPD caregivers listserv. My husband who had COPD and just passed away last October, 2004, and I read the book from cover to cover. It gave us hope that we would be able to deal with this disease. Jane Martin is a wonderful storyteller both in the book and in her presentations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone coping with lung disease as well as their family and friends.