The Men's Club: How to Lose Your Prostate Without Losing Your Sense of Humor (Paperback)

by Bert Gottlieb (Author), Thomas J. Mawn (Author) "From the day a man is born, he is automatically enrolled in The Men's Club, most obviously because he was lucky enough to be born..." (more)
Key Phrases: prostatic fossa, tate cancer, radical prostatectomy, Daybook Entry, Doctor Tom, Doctor Mawn (more...)

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Product Description
Prostate cancer for men-like breast cancer for women-has very serious psychological as well as physical ramifications. One author of this candid book is the patient suffering from the disease. His account of his diagnosis, treatment over two years, and eventual cure is touching, profane, and often uproarious as it evokes the physical and emotional rollercoaster engendered by this illness. The second author is the patient's doctor. His observations, alternating chronologically with those of the patient, record each examination and consultation, and include his clinical and humane observations as the disease takes its course. The result is a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, the physical, and the clinical aspects of prostate cancer.

About the Author
Bert Gottlieb was a writer and creative director in the advertising industry, with several Clio awards to his credit. He lives on Treasure Island, Florida. Thomas J. Mawn, M.D., is the chairman of the Department of Urology at St. Joseph's Hospital and is a past president of the Florida Urological Association and the American Lithotripsy Society. He lives in Tampa, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Pathfinder Publishing of California (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934793670
• ISBN-13: 978-0934793674
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #972,699 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Move Over Beethoven, April 26, 2000

By	Thomas J. Catalano (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Take down the wallful of industry awards, put away the Clios, move over Beethoven, this is Bert Gottlieb's finest hour. Not that Beethoven would notice, nor Dicken's or Faulkner for that matter. This is not just a book. Not just a string of incisive words, carefully and beautifully crafted; it's more the struggle of a man who was suddenly scared witless, and emerges, witfully, I must add, scaring the boogey man.

This is a must read for anyone over 50. Not a manual about the aspects of Prostate Cancer, although it is that, rather a chronicle of the all too human being we all carry around in us and forget.

I read it in two sittings and I was moved. There were laughs, there were tears. I learned a lot. I hope I never have to use what I learned. If I do, I hope I can face it a bravely as Bert Gottlieb did.

Well done!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing at a scary situation, April 16, 2000

By	Al Hampel (New York) - See all my reviews

An intimate and courageous encounter of one man's bout withprostate cancer. Bert Gottlieb treats his fears and anxieties withmegadoses of wit. Concurrently, Dr. Thomas Mawn open his notes to reveal his analysis of every phase of the case, never losing sight of the patient's and his family's feelings. Everyone with a prostate must read this book. All others will find it a well written, entertaining story. END

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT! MUST HAVE FOR ALL MEN!, February 27, 2000

By	Babette Haggerty-Brennan "Author: Woman's Bes... (Florida United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK THAT ALL MEN SHOULD READ. I BOUGHT A COPY FOR MY DAD, FATHER-IN-LAW AND HUSBAND. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO KNOW ABOUT IT.