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The Etiquette of Illness : What to Say When You Can't Find the Words
The Etiquette of Illness What to Say When You Can't Find the Words Author:Susan P. Halpern What should I say when I hear that my friend has cancer? — How can I help but not get in the way? — How do I let my loved ones know what I need? — The Etiquette of Illness is a wise, encouraging, and essential guide to navigating the complex terrain of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those wh... more »o feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with their loved ones effectively. We read about a range of people who are dealing with chronic illness, doctor-patient communications, and end-of-life issues-and who are striving to find their way with awareness and compassion.
Drawing on her years of counseling people with serious illness, as well as her own experiences with cancer, Susan Halpern presents an insightful book of the utmost relevance for patients, their caregivers, and their family and friends - a group which will, at some point, include all of us.« less
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