Many thanks to NetGalley and Algonquin Books for gifting me both a physical and digital ARC of this important book by Theresa Brown, RN. Today is my stop on the blog tour for this book which published yesterday, 4.12.2022. 5 stars!
Theresa Brown is a Hospice nurse when she finds out that she has breast cancer. While this is a blow for anyone, Theresa's perspective of being on the other side of health care is eye opening. She takes the reader on the journey from the first scary moment through her surgery, treatment and life after cancer.
This is an immensely-readable medical story - I felt like I was sitting with a friend talking about these issues. And as women, way too many of us have experienced these same horrifyingly scary moments, no matter how things turn out in the end. Theresa is open in discussing such a private moment but gives clarity on how important small touches and words can mean to a patient going through such a scary time. Theresa also opens up about her own mistakes and regrets, along with the times that the things she did made such a huge difference in other people's lives. This is a book that you would like to get in the hands of every hospital administrator who is more concerned about dollars than patients. Highly recommended!
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