Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer [Paperback]

Lisa Torrey (Author), Barbara W. Watler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer. is a story of hope that addresses the universal fears and concerns confronting children, ages 5 - 10, when their mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. It is designed to inform and encourage family discussion. Michael is upset and afraid because his mother has breast cancer. With the help of Grandma and Daddy, Michael learns how to cope with Mommy's illness and his own feelings of guilt, anger, fear, and helplessness. Michael's family finally experiences the joy of Mommy's recovery, which is expressed through a celebration for Michael.

The foreword was contributed by Charles E. Cox, M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor of Surgery and Director of the Comprehensive Breast Treatment Center at the University of South Florida's H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, a leader in breast cancer treatment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I very much enjoyed reading the book and found it to be a very excellent aid." -- Thomas J Moraghan, MD, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

"Thanks for sharing this very thoughtful and well done story...May it reach and be helpful to many families." -- Sheryle Baker, MA, Executive Director, The Life Center of the Suncoast, Inc

From the Publisher

Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer. is at the forefront of a new genre of children's fiction, specific to breast cancer. Thanks to recent strides in awareness and early detection, many lives of women in their parenting years are being saved. One result of early detection is that younger children are now experiencing the profound impact that the threat of breast cancer has on a family. A story of hope, this sensitively woven tale informs as it gently encourages essential parent and child discussion. The author, daughter of a breast cancer survivor, developed her story after interviews with professionals and families experiencing the impact of breast cancer. Feedback tells us of remarkable changes in the behavior of children who have read it.

Kids Konnected, a U.S. national support group for children whose parents have breast cancer, distributes Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer. to its young members whose moms have breast cancer. The Moffitt Cancer Center's Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program distributes it to newly diagnosed mothers of young children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Hibiscus Pr (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964776367
• ISBN-13: 978-0964776364
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool for Kids, July 23, 2004

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AnP - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer (Paperback)

This book is great! It gets right down to the basics that face a child when Mom has breast cancer or, I would think, any cancer. It is simple, easy to read and understand, with childlike drawings that ease kids into the realization that Mom and the family are going to be going through some changes that may be upsetting, but it's all going to be okay. A very reassuring book for kids.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Illustrations leave a lot to be desired, November 25, 2008

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M. Dunn (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer (Paperback)

I purchased this book for a patient library, and ended up taking it off the shelf, as I felt the illustrations would be disturbing to kids in the age group for which the book is intended. The illustration of the mom's hair falling out looks like nothing so much as a bleeding head. I think this book was one of the first of its kind, and I applaud it for that, but thankfully, we have other options - with much more appropriate and appealing illustrations - today.