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57 Good Things About Chemotherapy (Paperback)

by Alec Kalla (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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"...TERRIFIC. Nice work." -- Dr. Earlene Dalpozzo,cancer survivor and co-author of When It Happens to You, a Practical Guide Through Breast Cancer, unpublished review, Colorado, 2001

"...a gift to many people...funny...heartwarming...encouraging, and it's poignant all at the same time. How wonderful!" -- Janey Alpert, oncology social worker, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, unpublished review, 2001

"...people...in...chemo,...especially people...finally through a course, will find a lot to laugh at...good for you!" -- Margaret Edson, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Wit,correspondence, 2001

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Rare humor that brings laughter to the halls of oncology, 57 Good Things About Chemotherapy provides precious relief from the stress and worry of cancer. Written by cancer survivor Alec Kalla and illustrated by Andy Williamson, this book makes cancer patients, survivors and caregivers smile, laugh and rid themselves of pentup emotional stress.

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  • Paperback: 70 pages
  • Publisher: Knackk Press; 1 edition (February 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970914903
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970914903
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #594,162 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spirited, August 22, 2001
By Susa Sherb "tubbyrcat" (Pine, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
Laughter is what I heard from the bellies of friends to whom I have given this book as a gift. Each page seems to tickle the personality of an event that each person experienced and lived through. People automatically identify with an issue that is presented in a humorous way. Mr. Kalla should be commended for bringing tears of joy rather than tears of sorrow.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 57 Good Thing About Chemotherapy, August 14, 2001
By William S. Byrne (Littleton, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This book offers a rare comedic outlook regarding chemotherapy. If you know someone going through this treatment I highly recommend this book. It will lift their spirits while going through a very uncomfortable situation. The author and artist did a wonderful job creating this book. They made it interactive and the best part allows the readers an opportunity to add to the list from their personal experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Helps Raise Your Spirits, October 11, 2005
By Susan R. Cakars "sanpablos" (San Pablo, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I found this book in the library at the Cancer Center where I had my chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. I was trying to keep a positive attitude. This book made me laugh and helped raise my spirits. I have one of the cartoons on my desk at work to remind me to think positive about a long term cure. I'm ordering the book now for my niece and her husband, who has cancer.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Was quite boring... sorry...
I'm sorry to say it was quite boring, maybe it's my situation. I just watched my 16 year old go through horrible toxic chemos, in the hospital 5 days at the time and I look for... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Feliciti -

3.0 out of 5 stars OK
This was a good product but wasn't exactly what I was looking for. It was like a picture book for children though dealing with chemo. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stacey Godwin

4.0 out of 5 stars Good funny book
This book is a quick read and very entertaining. It is great to laugh out loud and enjoy yourself even when doing chemo. Read more
Published on July 25, 2006 by Sharon L. Fuller

1.0 out of 5 stars 57 Good Things about Chemotherapy
I sent it back. This book was not funny and was not professionally done. I purchased a total of 4 books for my neighbor who has cancer and of the 4, this one had the least amount... Read more
Published on November 1, 2005 by Therese M. Davis

2.0 out of 5 stars Not at all Funny
I know that humor is a matter of opinion, but I was somewhat embarassed after sending this to someone starting chemotherapy. Read more
Published on August 25, 2005 by V. A. Brannas

4.0 out of 5 stars Made Someone's Day
My best friend's father is going through chemo and I sent him this in a care package. It really helped to lift his spirits.
Published on August 11, 2005 by Anon

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