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Cancer stories on life and suffering

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Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

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"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…

Author: Gregory, David Michael; Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Suffering; Pain - psychology; Caregivers - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN: 0886293545

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

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Hope when it hurts : biblical reflections to help you grasp God's purpose in your suffering

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Wetherell, Kristen, Walton, Sarah. [United Kingdom]: The Good Book company , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 W539 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Wetherell, Kristen; Walton, Sarah

Place of Publication: [United Kingdom]

Publisher: The Good Book company

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 250 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Stress, Psychological; Psychological Distress; Christianity; Spirituality; Hope; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781784980733

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM61 W539 2017

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

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Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Muller, Wayne

Edition: Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553375053

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

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Finding meaning : the sixth stage of grief

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Kessler, David. New York, NY: Scribner , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 K42f 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher

Author: Kessler, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: ix, 259 pages ; 22 cm

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Attitude to Death; Grief; Bereavement; Popular Work

Abstract: "In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781501192746

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 G7 K42f 2019

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Suffering is optional : three keys to freedom and joy

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Huber, Cheri. [United States of America]: Keep it Simple Books , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM61 H877 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Huber, Cheri

Place of Publication: [United States of America]

Publisher: Keep it Simple Books

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 223 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Awareness; Spirituality; Buddhism; Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics); Religion and Psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 0963625586; 9780963625588

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM61 H877 2000

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Man's search for meaning

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Frankl, Viktor. Boston: Beacon Press , 2006. 1st ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.5 F831 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Frankl, Viktor

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Boston

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xvi, 165 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.

Subjects: Holocaust; Survivors - psychology; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9780807014295

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172.5 F831 2006

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Peace begins with me : an inspirational journey to end suffering and restore joy

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Kuntz, Ted. Coquitlam, BC: Ted Kuntz , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM425 K97 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kuntz, Ted

Place of Publication: Coquitlam, BC

Publisher: Ted Kuntz

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 208 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Self Concept; Happiness; Emotions; Awareness; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780973666908; 0973666900

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM425 K97 2005

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Reconciliation : healing the inner child

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Hanh, Thich Nhat. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM427 H239r 2010

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Author: Hanh, Thich Nhat

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: Parallax Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 174 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Spiritual Therapies; Mindfulness; Buddhism; Suffering; Fear; Relaxation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781935209645

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM427 H239r 2010

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Death is but a dream : finding hope and meaning at life's end

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Kerr, Christopher, Mardorossian, Carine. New York, NY: Avery , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K477 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

The first book to explore the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears. -- Provided by publisher.

Author: Kerr, Christopher; Mardorossian, Carine

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Avery

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 248 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Dreams - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

Abstract: The first book to explore the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears. -- Provided by publisher.

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9780525542841

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 K477 2020

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

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Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 D477 2021

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…

Author: Derris, Karen

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Wisdom Publications

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 216 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Buddhism; Terminally Ill; Attitude to Death; Suffering; Uncertainty; Philosophy; Brain Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781614295754

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 D477 2021

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Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

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Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL700 P315c 2004

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Patt, Richard B; Lang, Susan S

Edition: rev. ed.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Pain - drug therapy; Palliative Care - methods; Home Nursing; Pain - prevention & control; Relaxation Techniques; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195135015; 0195135016

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL700 P315c 2004

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Pain chronicles : cures, myths, mysteries, prayers, diaries, brain scans, healing and the science of suffering

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Thernstrom, Melanie. New York, NY: Picador , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL704 T411p 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Thernstrom, Melanie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Picador

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Pain - etiology; Pain - psychology; Pain - therapy; Chronic Disease - psychology; Chronic Disease - therapy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780312573072

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WL704 T411p 2010

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Power of purpose : find meaning, live longer, better

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Leider, Richard J. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2015. 3rd ed., revised and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 C5 L527 2015

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Leider, Richard J.

Edition: 3rd ed., revised and expanded

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xiv, 192 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Occupations; Self-realization; Personal Satisfaction; Quality of Life; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781626566361

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF637 C5 L527 2015

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Take your time : how to find patience, peace and meaning

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Easwaran, Eknath. Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press , 2006. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 S4 E19 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Easwaran, Eknath

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Tomales, CA

Publisher: Nilgiri Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 207 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Time Management; Self Concept; Interpersonal Relations; Meditation; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781586380182; 1586380184

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF637 S4 E19 2006

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Buoyancy : building resilient kids

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Austin, Kirk. Self publishing , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buo…

Author: Austin, Kirk

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects: Resilience, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Child; Adolescent; Teaching; Popular Work

Abstract: In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buoyancy: Building Resilient Kids explores how to help kids build the skills related to human flourishing. The book examines seven stories of real people who exemplified an element of BREATHE. It goes further in providing examples and exercises to build the skills necessary to stay buoyant. It is a helpful and practical addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum." --Back cover