First You Cry (Signet) [Paperback]

Betty Rollins (Author)

Book Description

Series: Signet | Publication Date: August 5, 1986

NBC News correspondent Betty Rollin, glamorous,  successful, and happily married, had it all -- and then she learned that she had a malignant tumor in her breast.  Written with wit, warmth, and soul searching honesty, First, You Cry is the inspiring, true story about how one woman transformed the most terrifying ordeal of her life into a new beginning.  Now with a new introduction and epilogue, this unique memoir serves as a fascinating retrospective of the twenty-five years since Rollin's first mastectomy and, given the continuing threat of breast cancer, tells a story that will inform all women as it touches them with its honesty and even, humor.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Betty Rollin is both a writer and an award-winning TV journalist. She is a contributing correspondent for NBC News and for PBS. Formerly a writer and editor for both Look and Vogue magazines, she has written for many national publications, including the New York Times. She and her husband, Dr. Harold M. Edwards, live in New York City.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Signet (August 5, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451144279
• ISBN-13: 978-0451144270
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,330,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A milestone book, October 7, 2000

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"dollarmouse" (Palatka, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First, You Cry (Paperback)

When I was a teenager I remember reading Betty Rollin's book for the first time. It had an enormous impact on me because it was really the first time anyone had ever spoken about their experience with breast cancer. Little did I know that when I was 50 years old I would also develop breast cancer. I thought about this book and tried to find it but it was out of print. I was so glad to see it back with new information. The feelings she describes are still true today but what a difference the new treatments have made.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dated and trivial, January 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: First, You Cry (Paperback)

Don't waste your time or money! No doubt, when this book was first written it was a ground breaker. Unfortunately, there isn't any real help to be found in the text. Today, there is much more valuable information available. At a time when your physical and emotional energy hits some real lows, spend your time reading something that can really help. I would highly recommend "Just Get Me Through This" by Deborah Cohen and Robert Gelfand, M.D.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The book is an oldie, but the disease is still with us., July 12, 2006

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Sandra D. Peters "Seagull Books" (Prince Edward Island, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First, You Cry (Paperback)

I read this book years ago, but never dreamed the day would come when I, too, would be diagnosed with breast cancer.

The experiences Betty went through are much the same as what most of us go through after we hear the diagnosis; however, over the years, treatments and medications have changed allowing us a great chance of survival. Like everything else in life, there are no guarantees.

I like the way Betty told her story, because she had a positive attitude about her illness, which is half the battle in itself. She never portrayed the "poor me" attitude and is an inspiration to others. However, it is an older book and I found some of the statements a little redundant in view of the changing times. For this reason, the book rated three stars. Overall, I still enjoyed the book.