From the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Living Well With Heart Disease [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Kathy Kastan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 2007

After undergoing emergency bypass surgery at age forty-two, Kathy Kastan found her world shifting in unexpected ways. Everything-her sense of well being, her relationships, her daily routine, even her body image-seemed to change. Doctors could help her recover physically, but she had to find new ways to recover emotionally and re-create a happy, healthy life. The first book written for women dealing with the emotional repercussions of heart disease, From the Heart will guide women forward with optimism and courage, addressing such questions as: How do you regain a strong self-image? Grapple with your fears? Talk to the people you love about your illness? And learn to trust your body again? Combining Kastan’s personal experience and expertise as a therapist with stories from scores of other women with heart disease, this invaluable resource will help women reduce stress, give up hard-to- break habits, adapt to new lifestyles-and thrive again.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Filled with practical advice and touching glimpses into the lives of women living with heart disease.... a book that can make a difference." -- Wayne M. Sotile, Ph.D., author of Thriving with Heart Disease

"From the Heart is an inspiration.... a must-read for anyone touched by this frightening disease." -- Debora Yost, author, Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate

"From the Heart is an invaluable contribution to the literature on healing women's hearts--and should be spectacularly helpful to women heart patients." -- Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., Professor of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, Grady Memorial Hospital

"An empowered guide on how women can gradually regain their strength and thrive with heart disease. The advice provided is insightful and laid out in concise and realistic terms for the reader...The testimonials by other women with heart disease are an additional bonus to the book...Recommended." -- Consumer Connections

"For the millions of women who have heart disease-and the millions of people who love them... an important and empowering book." -- Kathy Smith, author of Kathy Smith's Flex Appeal: Look Great and Feel Sexy at Any Age

"Insightful, articulate, and touching, From the Heart is a powerful message of hope." -- Elizabeth Nabel, M.D., Former Chief of Cardiology, University of Michigan

"Kathy Kastan's book will undoubtedly be helpful...[The] stories are effective in illustrating the need for patient advocacy...Many women can benefit from this informative book." -- Townsend Letter, July 2007

"Offers tips on facing denial, helping children cope and reducing stress. The author, a clinical social worker, feeds off her experiences with emergency bypass surgery to guide other women forward with optimism and courage." -- Miami Herald, 8/7/07

"The first book to deal specifically with the emotional aspects of heart disease in women...Highly recommended." -- Library Journal, starred review, 3/15/07

"[Includes] invaluable advice, empowering women to move ahead with confidence and enjoy life again." -- Phyllis Greenberger, MSW, President and CEO, The Society for Women's Health Research --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Kathy Kastan, L.C.S.W., M.A. Ed., is president of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease and chair of the board of the Memphis American Heart Association. She lives in Cordova, Tennessee.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 263 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1 edition (March 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738210935
• ASIN: B00127SHMS
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #941,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for all "Heart Sisters" and those who love them., March 13, 2007

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Nana Rose (Houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease (Hardcover)

"From The Heart" by Kathy Kastan, arrived today. This book brought tears of what the author and so many women have had to endure, battling heart disease.

The author focuses on the steps of dealing with heart disease. From, the diagnosis (often delayed) to the shock, to denial, to healing both physically and emotionally and learning to live well with heart disease. This book is a must for all women suffering with heart problems, those who love them and for physicians who treat these women.

Thank You, Ms. Kastan for "From the Heart, A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease". HD stalks all ages, races and creeds. It shows no mercy but we will prevail and win the war on heart disease in women.

God Bless You.

Mary Rose
Sugar Land,Texas

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is for everyone who's been touched by women's heart disease., March 18, 2007

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Sally A. Irvin (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease (Hardcover)

Kathy Kastan's book is exactly what it says it is, "A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease". As a woman living with heart disease myself I love this book, it's exactly what I've been looking for and believe me I've read every book on heart disease I can get my hands on. This one is special because the author herself is "living well with heart disease". One of the great things about this book is the way the author has organized it in sections starting with what happens after you have a heart event to living in the real world as a woman with heart disease. The mark of a book someone really values is one they keep close by, like on their coffee table which is where you'll find my copy of "From The Heart", so they can come back and read whatever section they need whenever they need it.

Thank you Kathy, you've given everyone who's been touched by women's heart disease a very special gift.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book for women suffering from heart disease and its emotional aspect, March 15, 2007

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Debra Tillis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease (Hardcover)

When I had my heart event 11 years ago there was no information for women. Reading this book brought me to tears, how I wish I had this book years ago.As a survivor Kathy gets to the "heart" of the matter. Not only has she shared her story she has included other women's stories. This book should be in every cardiologist office and in hospitals and medical schools. Thank you so much Kathy, everyone should read this book!!!!

From my heart to yours,

Debbie from New York