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It's Good to Know a Miracle: Dani's Story: One Family's Struggle with Leukemia
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9781884092749
ISBN: 1884092748
Label: Gordian Knot
Manufacturer: Gordian Knot
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: April 01, 2008
Publisher: Gordian Knot
Studio: Gordian Knot
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Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Richard Altschuler & Associates, Inc./ Gordian Knot Books In August 2002 Dani Shotel was a healthy twenty-six-year-old young woman with an almost perfect life. She had a gratifying job as a special-needs teacher in an elementary school, many friends, a loving family, and a fiancé, Scott Greene, whom she was soon to marry. One month later she was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), and from that moment, her world turned upside down. In this inspirational and informative book, Dani’s parents, Jay and Sue Shotel, vividly convey the strength and courage their daughter displayed in her battle with AML as they recount her unforgettable journey to recovery. The Shotels provide a wealth of information about leukemia, about the role each family member played in supporting Dani, about the anguished quest for medical answers, the myriad decisions a family must make amid the medical maze, the value of love and friendship, and the generosity of the young German citizen, Tom, who donated the marrow that saved Dani’s life. In this practical guide for others who must fight cancer, the Shotels discuss the importance of medical coverage, of being a self-advocate, of asking questions and educating oneself about the disease, of drawing strength and energy from and showing appreciation to those involved in the wellness process
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Rating: - Dealing with a life-threatening illness
The story of Dani's fight against leukemia is more than just a written history of her battle. Sue and Jay Shotel give practical advice that can be used by families dealing with any type of life-threatening illness. Three years ago my oldest daughter was diagnosed with cancer. I wish that I had found the insight shared by Sue and Jay in their book back then. My daughter is presently cancer free but faced major complications. I know we would have handled her treatment differently if we had read ... Read More
Rating: - A Page Turner!
How can a book filled with medical terms and pharmacological interventions be a page turner? How can the chronicling of a young woman's sudden bad luck (leukemia) be a story full of laughter, joyful tears, and renewed faith in our common humanity? Well, thanks to the talents, love, and devotion of an amazing family, Dani's story is all of that and so much more.
Dani, a young, beautiful, and revered teacher, is the heroine. Though not a big woman, she has managed by sheer determination ... Read More
Rating: - A roadmap for patient, families, and friends
I found this to be a very easy to read book on a very serious subject. I would highly recommend this book for patients as well as families and friends of patients undergoing treatment for this disease or any of the related cancers. Although the emphasis was heavier on the emotional aspects of facing and treating this disease, I found the medical information on acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) presented in basic, easy-to-understand terms and very clear. While this is the story of one person's fight ... Read More
Rating: - A Miracle Takes Hard Work!
Did you ever think about what would happen to your life and those of your loved ones if someone in your immediate family had a life and death crisis? I honestly never did because that's the kind of thing that "only happens to other people," but after reading It's Good to Know a Miracle:Dani's Story, I truly understand that it can happen to anyone of us. This powerful memoir tells the story of a vibrant 26 year old woman who is a caring special education teacher and an exceptional athlete, who had recently ... Read More
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