Now Breathe: A very personal journey through breast cancer [Paperback]

Claudia Sternbach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

A riveting account of life, love, sex, and humor after a cancer diagnosis.After finding a lump in her breast, haveing it removed, and then recieving the dreaded phone call, Claudia Sternbach found that life does go on.While balancing treatment with car pools, Sternbach allows us into her homeand makes us part of her family. At no time does she try to convince us that cancer is a "gift." But in this very personal journal she dicovers that the gift is a life fully lived. Anyone who has faced challenges, health or otherwise, will benefit from reading this journal. anyone who has tried to give support to a friend or family member in crisis will learn from this honestly written story of a woman whose life takes a sudden and unexpected turn. Even those simply looking for a "good read" will get caught up in Sternbach's story.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Claudia Sternbach spills her life out on these pages and does it with grace and humor. It is her story of LIVING with a cancer diagnosis and she tells it beautifully." -- Anne Lamott, author of Traveling Mercies and Bird by Bird

About the Author

Claudia Sternbach is a columnist for the Santa Cruz County Sentinel in Santa Cruz, California. Claudia is the mother of Kira, wife of Michael, and primary caretaker of Moka the Wonderdog. She has been published in Redbook magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune, and two anthologies: In Celebration of the Muse (Quarry West, 1996) and Storming Heavens Gate (Plume, 1997).

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Whit Pr; First Edition edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965380041
• ISBN-13: 978-0965380041
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #922,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An INCREDIBLE Book!! I would highly recommend!!, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Now Breathe: A very personal journey through breast cancer (Paperback)

I cannot say enough good things about this book. I started reading it last night and finished it today. My husband, who rarely reads the same books as I do, read it in a day. We could not put it down. It is poetic, honest, funny, sad, truthful. Claudia shared her breast cancer experience in clear, present and descriptive language. It was an absolutely wonderful book, which I will recommend to both women and men. Much thanks to the author for sharing her experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching, March 14, 2011

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This review is from: Now Breathe: A very personal journey through breast cancer (Paperback)

I love Sternbach's writing style and this book was so personal and touching. She really takes you on a journey with her.

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Portrayal of One Woman's Journey Thru Breast Cancer, June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Now Breathe: A very personal journey through breast cancer (Paperback)

Now Breathe gives the reader an intimate and poignant entre into the life of a creative, resourceful, and spiritual women--Claudia Sternbach. While reading the book, the reader experiences Claudia's love for her family, respect for herself, and for life in general. Claudia's sense of humor and candid commentary creates a riveting reading experience. I could not put the book down or stop telling my friends about my new friend, Claudia. A MUST read for everyone.