The brain tumor community is extremely active in writing and publishing books about their experiences with brain tumors, and how friends and families deal with pain, struggle, and hope. We encourage you to check out this list from the NBTS Book Club.
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A Pearl in the BrainH. Bruce Rinker, PhD Dr. H. Bruce Rinker shares his experience with a glioblastoma diagnosis. |
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8: Rediscovering Life After a Brain TumorNathalie Jacob Eight was the only number Nathalie could see after her brain surgery. Faced with unexpected challenges, she refused to give up on her recovery! |
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Halo Found HopeHelo Matzelle Machines beeping, the blur of medical staff running, a crash cart whizzing into an ICU room, was there any hope? A young woman lay, packed in ice, as doctors attempted to somehow stop the swelling in her brain that threatened to take her life… and her family waited. |
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If You Love me, Take Me NowSteve Cox The true story of a family’s struggle with brain cancer. From the onset of symptoms through diagnosis and treatment, the author articulately chronicles events as they unfold. |
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Guerilla Guide to Brain TumorsSkip Goebel In an unprecedented format, the Guerilla Guide to Brain Tumors is written in a format that combines the layout of the For Dummies series with a drill-sargent’s attitude. |
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HOPE THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE: Life and Marriage in the Face of a Brain TumorPatricia Meserve Gauvin Our lives, after the diagnosis and subsequent treatment, of my husband for a brain tumor, clearly have taken a path less traveled. Yet our journey has and continues to be, a journey of hope, of joy and of unyielding commitment. |
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All my Might: How an Award-Winning Journalist Thrives After Brain CancerJohn J Fish All my Might highlights the journey of a man who refuses to give up hope. Follow John Fish as he recalls his diagnosis and operation for brain cancer; his distinguished career in journalism, which included trips from Hawaii to several countries in Europe, and war-torn Bosnia; and his encounters with notable figures. |
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Starting at the Finish LineMatthew Newman As a young man in his late thirties, he lived a healthy lifestyle, had a beautiful family, and a successful career. He practiced what he preached. Everything seemed to be going in the right direction. Life was about to change drastically. |
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My BrainstormKristen Stewart When 27-year-old Kristen Stewart was rushed to the ER with horrific dizziness and nausea, she never imagined how her young life was about to change. In My Brainstorm, Stewart shares the harrowing, heartwarming, and often hilarious story of her emergency brain surgery, rehab, egg freezing, radiation and chemo. You’ll laugh and learn with Kristen as she navigates overcoming brain cancer. |
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How I Feel About…Dad’s Brain TumorDarcy Castro “How I Feel About… Dad’s Brain Tumor” is a short story coupled with a medical glossary and guided journal to help kids of parents diagnosed with a brain tumor navigate their emotions. Specially written for children ages 8-13, this thoughtful account of a daughter’s experience having a parent with a brain tumor aims to help children understand they are not alone in their experience while giving them the tools they need to build their own emotional intelligence and support network. |
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Through the Lens of Love: Facing Terminal IllnessRobin Gross After receiving a fatal diagnosis, how do you go on living with joy, humor and a zest for life? With Through the Lens of Love: Facing Terminal Illness, you can learn how it’s possible. |
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