The Power of Two: Surviving Serious Illness with an Attitude and an Advocate
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761152598 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. B. Phillips said "Must read" for families facing cancer. Brian is a Naval Academy classmate, so I learned of his and Gerri's battle with cancer from our class website. I was motivated to get the book both by wanting to touch base with a classmate and also because I wanted a resource for my daughter who is facing thyroid cancer at age "Must read" for families facing cancer J. B. Phillips Brian is a Naval Academy classmate, so I learned of his and Gerri's battle with cancer from our class website. I was motivated to get the book both by wanting to touch base with a classmate and also because I wanted a resource for my daughter who is facing thyroid cancer at age 40.The witty and informative little volume delivered all it promised and vastly more. There is no crumb of the self-pity or conceit that commonly appear in self-help books about this or that. It is intensely personal and fo. 0.The witty and informative little volume delivered all it promised and vastly more. There is no crumb of the self-pity or conceit that commonly appear in self-help books about this or that. It is intensely personal and fo. A great resource for anyone facing a medical crises. My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. He never smoked a day in his life. A friend recommended this book to me and I have found this book to be an invaluable resource. Love the book, giving me great comfort through this very scary journey.. Inspiration - With an Irish Lilt, Humor, Stamina & Insight Robert S. Browning I am biased, no doubt. I have met this incredible couple and can vouch first hand for their incredible strength, tenacity and heap of Irish humor and warmth that has gotten them through the journey of a lifetime. Their story deserved to be told and now should be widely read by those whose lives share the same chapter and verse. San Diego cherishes this couple and I know that the nation and world will soon. Bravo and great job!!
He currently serves on the board of directors of the American Ireland Fund, the Salk Institute International Council, Hastings College of the Law at the University of California, and the San Diego Padres.. Brian Monaghan was, until diagnosed with his illness in 1998, a highly successful plaintiff's trial attorney in San Diego, earning numerous awards and citations
He currently serves on the board of directors of the American Ireland Fund, the Salk Institute International Council, Hastings College of the Law at the University of California, and the San Diego Padres.. About the AuthorBrian Monaghan was, until diagnosed with his illness in 1998, a highly successful plaintiff's trial attorney in San Diego, earning numerous awards and citations
The Power of Two has the power to change lives. #15 Get copies of records. And we are going to win." That was ten years ago. utterly riveting, inspiring, and uplifting, it is a road map for everyone facing a tough medical challenge, and for the people who love them.Along the way, Gerri lists her top 50 tips for how to be an advocate: #1 Trust your intuition. #26 Make doctors speak in a language that you understand. That night Brian and his wife Gerri made a pact: "We are going to love and laugh and fight this. Between Brian's courage and attitude, and Gerri's determination to stand up for him—tirelessly researching options, reaching out to friends, family, and anyone who could help, resisting the status quo, and always thinking in terms of "we"—they did win. This much-needed book combines an inspiring story of hope and survival with a compelling practical blueprint for how to be a loved one's advocate. #49 This is not a dress rehearsal.. This book is the story of that journey, told back and forth between them. And if ever there was a time when a chronically ill or disabled person needs an advocate, that time is now, with HMOs, the medical establishment, and patients in a chaotic free-for-all.Brian Monaghan, a fifty-nine-year-old lawyer at the top of his game, got the news that all of us dread—Stage IV melanoma had metastasized to his brain; he was given three to six months to live. #6 Create a battle plan