All of Us Warriors by Rebecca Whitehead Munn
In All of Us Warriors, Rebecca Whitehead Munn paints a realistic picture of the impact cancer has on an individual's life, and she attempts to demystify the experience by sharing heartfelt stories from twenty survivors and the loved ones of those that passed. They are mothers and fathers with seven types of cancers and all stages of the disease, as well as advice regarding how to approach someone you love living with cancer and tips and tricks for helping others feel joy in the midst of pain. This inspirational book provides a positive outlook of strength and perseverance through belief in a higher power, reinforcing the idea that the reader is stronger than cancer and not alone, and offering real strategies that cannot be found in online medical sites. Like a conversation with a new best friend (or twenty of them), All of Us Warriors is full of understanding, acceptance, and practical advice gained from personal experience.
2020 Best Book Awards Winner in Health
2020 Living Now Book Awards Gold Winner in Health/Wellness
2020 International Book Awards Winner in Heath: Cancer
2020 Living Now Book Awards Gold Winner in Health/Wellness
2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Self-Help: General
2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Gold Winner in Health & Fitness
2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award Winner in Health
“What sets this volume apart from other cancer accounts is that it includes the stories of those who did not survive, told from the perspectives of their loved onesBecause of this, the book succeeds in demystifying the experience of having cancer or loving someone who does.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“In this book Ms. Whitehead Munn truly captures the highs and lows of a cancer diagnosis. The stories she tells provide insights into living with cancer. Each story contains nuggets of advice that patients and caregivers alike will find helpful as they navigate a diagnosis. A must-read for anyone who knows someone with cancer and is looking for ways to understand their loved one’s experience.”
—Christie Lockhart, Colon Cancer Coalition
“This book is life-changing for cancer patients and their loved ones. It is like a conversation with a new best friend (or twenty of them), full of understanding, acceptance, and practical advice gained from personal experience. It demonstrates how much we each have to gain and to give within our unique community. It is simply a powerful fuel for the body and the soul.”
—Doris Schneider, author of Borrowed Things, By Way of Water, and Nana and the “c”
“An inspirational, raw, and much-needed glimpse into how cancer changes life forever. It is both heartbreaking and inspiring to see how people face hearing the words, ‘You have cancer.’ This is a must-read for anyone who has been impacted by cancer.”
—Aaron Grunke, founder of Survivor Fitness Foundation
“This book serves a tremendous resource for cancer patients and their families.”
—Ricardo J. Komotar, MD, FAANS, FACS, Program Director, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine
“The word ‘cancer’ can be a frightening term to many. All Of Us Warriors strips away the fear, demonstrating time and again that there is always hope, that there can be joy in life, even when faced with the tremendous challenges of illness.”
—Dr. Robin Williams, breast surgeon at Saint Thomas Medical Partners
“There is untold wisdom in each point of view . . . All of Us Warriors includes twenty stories of survival and loss, in the words of everyday people, putting a realistic face on cancer.”
—4-star Foreword Clarion Review
“. . . Munn’s text is nothing short of a vital roadmap that helps patients and their loved ones as they navigate uncharted waters. It is a source of faith and hope, resilience and spirit, and, ultimately, being human and living with ferocity regardless of the situation.”
—US Review of Books, Platinum Review
2020 Living Now Book Awards Gold Winner in Health/Wellness
2020 International Book Awards Winner in Heath: Cancer
2020 Living Now Book Awards Gold Winner in Health/Wellness
2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Self-Help: General
2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Gold Winner in Health & Fitness
2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award Winner in Health
“What sets this volume apart from other cancer accounts is that it includes the stories of those who did not survive, told from the perspectives of their loved onesBecause of this, the book succeeds in demystifying the experience of having cancer or loving someone who does.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“In this book Ms. Whitehead Munn truly captures the highs and lows of a cancer diagnosis. The stories she tells provide insights into living with cancer. Each story contains nuggets of advice that patients and caregivers alike will find helpful as they navigate a diagnosis. A must-read for anyone who knows someone with cancer and is looking for ways to understand their loved one’s experience.”
—Christie Lockhart, Colon Cancer Coalition
“This book is life-changing for cancer patients and their loved ones. It is like a conversation with a new best friend (or twenty of them), full of understanding, acceptance, and practical advice gained from personal experience. It demonstrates how much we each have to gain and to give within our unique community. It is simply a powerful fuel for the body and the soul.”
—Doris Schneider, author of Borrowed Things, By Way of Water, and Nana and the “c”
“An inspirational, raw, and much-needed glimpse into how cancer changes life forever. It is both heartbreaking and inspiring to see how people face hearing the words, ‘You have cancer.’ This is a must-read for anyone who has been impacted by cancer.”
—Aaron Grunke, founder of Survivor Fitness Foundation
“This book serves a tremendous resource for cancer patients and their families.”
—Ricardo J. Komotar, MD, FAANS, FACS, Program Director, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine
“The word ‘cancer’ can be a frightening term to many. All Of Us Warriors strips away the fear, demonstrating time and again that there is always hope, that there can be joy in life, even when faced with the tremendous challenges of illness.”
—Dr. Robin Williams, breast surgeon at Saint Thomas Medical Partners
“There is untold wisdom in each point of view . . . All of Us Warriors includes twenty stories of survival and loss, in the words of everyday people, putting a realistic face on cancer.”
—4-star Foreword Clarion Review
“. . . Munn’s text is nothing short of a vital roadmap that helps patients and their loved ones as they navigate uncharted waters. It is a source of faith and hope, resilience and spirit, and, ultimately, being human and living with ferocity regardless of the situation.”
—US Review of Books, Platinum Review
Whitehead Munn, Rebecca: - Rebecca Whitehead Munn is an award-winning author and speaker, healthcare change catalyst, and value creator. Her award-winning, debut memoir, The Gift of Goodbye: A Story of Agape Love, was released in 2017. She has been a featured Maria Shriver Architect of Change on surviving grief and shared her healing through yoga story at www.mindbodygreen.com. She is a certified End of Life Doula and a Nashville Healthcare Council Fellow. She is happiest spending time outdoors, eating Mexican food, practicing yoga, listening to live music, snow skiing, playing golf, and using my chaotic Aries for good. She was born in Bloomington, IN, grew up in Houston, TX, and has lived in Nashville, TN, since 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781631527951 |
| ISBN 10 | 1631527959 |
| Title | All of Us Warriors |
| Author | Rebecca Whitehead Munn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | She Writes Press |
| Year published | 2020-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Prizes | Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Health/Fitness) 2021 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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