tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post3965204416348167218..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles: A True Story of Love Science and Cancer; Mary Elizabeth Williams(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11032126946787562272016-06-07T11:56:05.117-04:002016-06-07T11:56:05.117-04:00I have an aversion to cancer stories. Just one of ...I have an aversion to cancer stories. Just one of those things I need to get over because apparently cancer is a part of life, especially more and more these days. Thanks for your review.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-58894613952013457212016-06-06T18:47:58.939-04:002016-06-06T18:47:58.939-04:00It was so well done. You can tell she is a good jo...It was so well done. You can tell she is a good journalist.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14606515344567854502016-06-06T18:47:27.705-04:002016-06-06T18:47:27.705-04:00It was very good and not too painful because of th...It was very good and not too painful because of the humor and fact she was a survivor.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-6864535290761067222016-06-06T18:46:39.941-04:002016-06-06T18:46:39.941-04:00We had a very nice weekend; hoping you did as well...We had a very nice weekend; hoping you did as well.<br />(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89820866207637466002016-06-06T18:25:36.354-04:002016-06-06T18:25:36.354-04:00Love the sound of this one. I love it when writers...Love the sound of this one. I love it when writers can make books featuring diseases or tragedies humorous. I will have to check this.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20500080396261850592016-06-06T01:41:51.867-04:002016-06-06T01:41:51.867-04:00I think too emotional for me. I am sure this is a ...I think too emotional for me. I am sure this is a good book.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50997944585866041802016-06-05T18:35:52.677-04:002016-06-05T18:35:52.677-04:00I am sure this is very touching, Diane. I hope yo...I am sure this is very touching, Diane. I hope your Sunday is relaxing. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65084706336962729412016-06-05T16:57:25.956-04:002016-06-05T16:57:25.956-04:00My husband had stage 3 melanoma, the rare type tha...My husband had stage 3 melanoma, the rare type that grows inward instead of on the outside. <br /><br />He had two surgeries, is under the care of a great oncologist sending him for multiple PET scans, bloodwork, and dermatologist check ups over the past 2 1/2 years... and is now considered cancer-free at the moment. <br /><br />When we lived in NY a couple of years ago, he was sent to the famous Sloan-Kettering Cancer facility and applied for a popular experimental treatment, but was turned down because they didn't think he was a good fit and his daily meds would negate some findings. We were disappointed... but luckily he bounced back anyway. <br /><br />I don't think I could read this book this year-- but maybe in the future-- since you found it worthwhile and interesting, as other bloggers have, Thanks!<br />http://goodreads.com/ritagoodreadsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44595825893388795262016-06-05T14:49:20.019-04:002016-06-05T14:49:20.019-04:00I've lost so many loved ones to cancer that on...I've lost so many loved ones to cancer that one would think these books don't appeal to me, but they really do. Just like When Breath Becomes Air, although the author didn't have a good outcome, it was more uplifting and inspirational than depressing. This one looks really interesting, and I'm curious as to the medical approaches that were used. Kathy Reads Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482848801628873006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82367329427444814362016-06-05T14:15:33.535-04:002016-06-05T14:15:33.535-04:00Oh so sorry to hear this Kathy.😰Oh so sorry to hear this Kathy.😰dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833833786375164722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15662727686633956752016-06-05T14:14:39.594-04:002016-06-05T14:14:39.594-04:00Melanoma is become more common these days as the e...Melanoma is become more common these days as the earth heats up even more. Glad he survived cancer but, sorry you had to lose him afterward.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833833786375164722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60514540093343318752016-06-05T14:12:34.904-04:002016-06-05T14:12:34.904-04:00She writes so well, I hope you try this one.She writes so well, I hope you try this one.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833833786375164722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-43325062590598105342016-06-05T14:11:57.551-04:002016-06-05T14:11:57.551-04:00That's awesome- must be because he's such ...That's awesome- must be because he's such a good guy and animal lover😻dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833833786375164722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71201366410889734242016-06-05T12:18:20.674-04:002016-06-05T12:18:20.674-04:00That might be interesting since Dad is a cancer su...That might be interesting since Dad is a cancer survivor too.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-88200784046820120062016-06-05T10:58:23.500-04:002016-06-05T10:58:23.500-04:00I heard her interviewed on NPR last week... it mad...I heard her interviewed on NPR last week... it made me want to read her book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-66415489919359379492016-06-05T10:38:00.866-04:002016-06-05T10:38:00.866-04:00My husband had melanoma all over his body from man...My husband had melanoma all over his body from many years spent in the sun in only shorts, and he too was a survivor.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87424183361967044042016-06-05T09:06:40.869-04:002016-06-05T09:06:40.869-04:00I'm curious about this one. We know someone w...I'm curious about this one. We know someone who had melanoma and the treatment killed her so I think this might be a tough read for me.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com