Cancer, Courage and Collateral Damage

Name: Cancer, Courage and Collateral Damage
Price: $23.95 AUD
Author: Raymond J. Stecker
ISBN: 9781479733385

An inspiring story of resilience, hope and determination

by Raymond J. Stecker

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$23.95

Hardcover

$36.95

E-Book

$5.95

Softcover

$23.95

Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 7/11/2012

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 94

ISBN : 9781479733385

Format : Hardcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 94

ISBN : 9781479733392

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 94

ISBN : 9781479733408

About the Book

At 46 with a wife and two children and a successful business, the unthinkable happened – Brain Cancer. As a multiple sport athlete and an avid golfer, having the core of his being stripped away and knowing it would never come back was devastating. This book is a “no holds barred” full-fledged cancer experience for the reader. It is a journey through the unknown which includes everything from fear, sadness, panic, loneliness and anger to flat out gut-wrenching laughter. The intent is to give a cancer patient, a patient-to-be and their loved ones the strength to fight the battle they must fight and the courage to adjust to whatever kind of future lies ahead.

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Customer Reviews

" Having known far too many people affected by cancer, I found Ray's book not only inspirational but also practical in its refreshing honesty and useful insights about managing one's healthcare. He allows the reader fly-on-the-wall access to his (and his family's) journey from the uncertain to the known diagnosis and then through the treatment and into everyday life. I appreciate that he ""calls it like he sees it,"" which I found challenges the reader's head, heart, and funny bone, an approach that brought a wonderful and much-needed personal touch to the topic. This addition to the existing literature is a must-read, and the life lessons shared within are applicable to all. "

Joda Glossner
" I laughed, I cried. This is the best book I've read in years and I belong to a book club! You don't have to have cancer or even know anyone with cancer to appreciate Ray's story. His often hilarious journey through the ups and downs of brain cancer are truly entertaining and inspiring for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the ""materials management"" guys. I hope he writes another book - I'd read anything he wrote. Except one about golf. That's boring. "

Marcia
"Got it yesterday and read it in one sitting...couldn't put it down.

What a courageous man with such a big heart and thankfully a great sense of humor and amazing wife. My sister is going thru the shock of the unexpected collateral damage right now too (breast cancer - she's

OK) so I could relate to that. So glad he wrote this book! My prayers go out to him in adjusting to his AC self."" NOT easy, even for such an inspirational optimist, I am sure."" "

Lisa Chioffi
" This book was an inspiration to me and will continue to help me realize that trying to face adversity with grace, humor and a positive attitude are so important. Very well written and I will recommend it. "

Genevieve
"Got it yesterday and read it in one sitting...couldn't put it down.

What a courageous man with such a big heart and thankfully a great sense of humor and amazing wife. My sister is going thru the shock of the unexpected collateral damage right now too (breast cancer - she's

OK) so I could relate to that. So glad he wrote this book! My prayers go out to him in adjusting to his AC self."" NOT easy, even for such an inspirational optimist, I am sure.""

"

Lisa Chioffi
"Having known far too many people affected by cancer, I found Ray's book not only inspirational but also practical in its refreshing honesty and useful insights about managing one's healthcare. He allows the reader fly-on-the-wall access to his (and his family's) journey from the uncertain to the known diagnosis and then through the treatment and into everyday life. I appreciate that he ""calls it like he sees it,"" which I found challenges the reader's head, heart, and funny bone, an approach that brought a wonderful and much-needed personal touch to the topic. This addition to the existing literature is a must-read, and the life lessons shared within are applicable to all."

Joda Glossner
"I laughed, I cried. This is the best book I've read in years and I belong to a book club! You don't have to have cancer or even know anyone with cancer to appreciate Ray's story. His often hilarious journey through the ups and downs of brain cancer are truly entertaining and inspiring for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the ""materials management"" guys. I hope he writes another book - I'd read anything he wrote. Except one about golf. That's boring. "

Marcia
"I love this book. Thank you Ray, so much for sharing this honest, compelling and inspirational ""story"". I read it in one sitting and now my husband is reading it! I have to say that it gave me smiles, tears, nods and a rush of joy. I completely related to the ""BC"" and ""AC"" feelings and I am with you on that! Thank you all for being so open and sharing such intimate parts of your lives."

Claudia
Down to earth and inspirational of one mans journey of perseverance to overcome a brain tumor. Thank you for sharing your story for others like me that have walked a similar path. Continued good health and happiness to you Ray.

Lisa
" Having known far too many people affected by cancer, I found Ray's book not only inspirational but also practical in its refreshing honesty and useful insights about managing one's healthcare. He allows the reader fly-on-the-wall access to his (and his family's) journey from the uncertain to the known diagnosis and then through the treatment and into everyday life. I appreciate that he ""calls it like he sees it,"" which I found challenges the reader's head, heart, and funny bone, an approach that brought a wonderful and much-needed personal touch to the topic. This addition to the existing literature is a must-read, and the life lessons shared within are applicable to all. "

Joda Glossner
" I laughed, I cried. This is the best book I've read in years and I belong to a book club! You don't have to have cancer or even know anyone with cancer to appreciate Ray's story. His often hilarious journey through the ups and downs of brain cancer are truly entertaining and inspiring for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the ""materials management"" guys. I hope he writes another book - I'd read anything he wrote. Except one about golf. That's boring. "

Marcia
" I love this book. Thank you Ray, so much for sharing this honest, compelling and inspirational ""story"". I read it in one sitting and now my husband is reading it! I have to say that it gave me smiles, tears, nods and a rush of joy. I completely related to the ""BC"" and ""AC"" feelings and I am with you on that! Thank you all for being so open and sharing such intimate parts of your lives. "

Claudia
"Got it yesterday and read it in one sitting...couldn't put it down.

What a courageous man with such a big heart and thankfully a great sense of humor and amazing wife. My sister is going thru the shock of the unexpected collateral damage right now too (breast cancer - she's

OK) so I could relate to that. So glad he wrote this book! My prayers go out to him in adjusting to his AC self."" NOT easy, even for such an inspirational optimist, I am sure."" "

Lisa Chioffi
"This book was an inspiration to me and will continue to help me realize that trying to face adversity with grace, humor and a positive attitude are so important. Very well written and I will recommend it.

"

Genevieve
Down to earth and inspirational of one mans journey of perseverance to overcome a brain tumor. Thank you for sharing your story for others like me that have walked a similar path. Continued good health and happiness to you Ray.

Lisa

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