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When Sandra was first diagnosed with congestive heart failure, she struggled to find anyone talking about living with a fatal illness. This inspired her to make her own blog and share her experiences with others. Now she has collected her story into an inspiring new book named after her blog, The Dr. Says.
Many people who are dying feel like they are cut off from life and the old social bonds they used to have. People treat the dying differently because of their condition. In "The Dr. Says", Sandra shares her feelings from the point of view of someone who is going through the process of dying, and her manner of dealing with these changes. Her experiences as a forensic psychologist and nurse helped her shape her down-to-earth message of acceptance and filling your life with love and family.
The Dr Says edition by Sandra Callahan Emily Hunter Harry Coburn Politics Social Sciences eBooks
‘They all seem to feel I have some unique insight into this whole dying thing." This is one of the first statements Sandra makes in her blog. Having read the blog/book I believe “they” are correct. However, until I am confronted with being on the inside of this final journey I can only speak to the words and thoughts Sandra Callahan uses. She expresses a wish to be of some help to those also on the same journey The book is powerful and well thought. It is a very positive expression of her way of life and loving ways to handle thorny issues. It is her way of handling the feelings about telling readers and those closest to her the questions that will arise. She also supplies answers to those questions. Her background as a person who served others in helping professions is a real asset for insight into how words will affect the feelings of others.One of the touching lines in the book is “I want to live as much as possible while I am dying.” There is no grousing or petulance. One question she takes great care to answer is “why me?” the answer throughout the manuscript is “why not me?” It says a great deal about her outlook on life. She has remained positive throughout this journey. Her emphasis is on what is positive in her life and remembering that love is what is important to her, both the giving and receiving. She recommends and comes forth with examples of how this may be practiced. She constantly emphasizes her life is the sum of her choices coupled with some serendipity. Love is a choice in her eyes.
The blog relates her acceptance of her dying, while not happy about it she accepts it. She states many times it made her much more aware of the value of time as a gift. She treasures it and wants the reader to treasure it without an imminent demise raising the consciousness of its value. She relates ways she views and the reader can, if they choose, view life.
There are many episodes that show her willingness to endure discomfort for a chance to be with those she loves. She does not use terms that express martyrdom, but rather a clear choice of what is important to her. She wants to be there because she want(s) to live as much as possible while she is dying.
She never loses her sense of humor. When commenting about taking a trip she says she is going to be cremated and they can do that anywhere.
Death, according to most existentialists, is the great denial. This book is a worthy read not because it handles a subject everybody wants to deny will occur. It is a serious comment on how much we miss by not valuing what we have v. what we want. That the glass is half full if we choose to look at it from that perspective.
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The Dr Says edition by Sandra Callahan Emily Hunter Harry Coburn Politics Social Sciences eBooks Reviews
In her blog and now book, The Dr. Says, Sandra shares what life is like as she is dying with congestive heart failure. Sandra has a gift for taking a very uncomfortable and uneasy subject and creating a dialogue that is open, warm and inspiring. I can't imagine writing about what my life would be like as I'm trying to live it while slowly dying. I've never read anything like this blog before. I highly recommend the book and becoming a reader of Sandra's blog.
A very heart warming book. Would recommend.
I am not only touched but also inspired by Sandra's book. She is right, " it is our choice how we travel this road" of life; it reminded me how everyone's life means something extraordinary to someone else. In this case Sandra's story is not only amazing for her family, but reminds us... that no matter what "the Dr. Says" it is your own road (destiny) to follow.
“If asked, “what is the one thing I can do for someone who is terminally ill”, my answer would have to be to have a sense of humor.” This quote is the prevailing spirit of The Dr. Says. This blog is indeed about living with a terminal illness but it is also a story about laughter, love, family, friends, parties, pets, travel, celebrations and good times. It is a journey toward the end we all face and it is heart warming to read such an inspirational story. Through all of the hardships she is facing, Sandy shows living with a terminal illness is just that, “living”.
‘They all seem to feel I have some unique insight into this whole dying thing." This is one of the first statements Sandra makes in her blog. Having read the blog/book I believe “they” are correct. However, until I am confronted with being on the inside of this final journey I can only speak to the words and thoughts Sandra Callahan uses. She expresses a wish to be of some help to those also on the same journey The book is powerful and well thought. It is a very positive expression of her way of life and loving ways to handle thorny issues. It is her way of handling the feelings about telling readers and those closest to her the questions that will arise. She also supplies answers to those questions. Her background as a person who served others in helping professions is a real asset for insight into how words will affect the feelings of others.
One of the touching lines in the book is “I want to live as much as possible while I am dying.” There is no grousing or petulance. One question she takes great care to answer is “why me?” the answer throughout the manuscript is “why not me?” It says a great deal about her outlook on life. She has remained positive throughout this journey. Her emphasis is on what is positive in her life and remembering that love is what is important to her, both the giving and receiving. She recommends and comes forth with examples of how this may be practiced. She constantly emphasizes her life is the sum of her choices coupled with some serendipity. Love is a choice in her eyes.
The blog relates her acceptance of her dying, while not happy about it she accepts it. She states many times it made her much more aware of the value of time as a gift. She treasures it and wants the reader to treasure it without an imminent demise raising the consciousness of its value. She relates ways she views and the reader can, if they choose, view life.
There are many episodes that show her willingness to endure discomfort for a chance to be with those she loves. She does not use terms that express martyrdom, but rather a clear choice of what is important to her. She wants to be there because she want(s) to live as much as possible while she is dying.
She never loses her sense of humor. When commenting about taking a trip she says she is going to be cremated and they can do that anywhere.
Death, according to most existentialists, is the great denial. This book is a worthy read not because it handles a subject everybody wants to deny will occur. It is a serious comment on how much we miss by not valuing what we have v. what we want. That the glass is half full if we choose to look at it from that perspective.
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