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Leaves falling gently : living fully with serious and life-limiting illness through mindfulness, compassion, and connectedness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21329
Bauer-Wu, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 B344 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Bauer-Wu, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 140 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Palliative Care - psychology
Life Change Events
Meditation
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572249998
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 B344 2011

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Dying to live well : loving the journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20070
Weiler, Renate. Holland Landing, ON: Renate Weiler Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Weiler, Renate
Place of Publication
Holland Landing, ON
Publisher
Renate Weiler Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973304527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 L53 W43 2009

Copies

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

Copies

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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

Copies

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Hope for the best, plan for the rest : 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125271
Winemaker, Sammy, Seow, Hsien. Vancouver: Page Two , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 W767 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Hope for the best, plan for the rest : seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis
Author
Winemaker, Sammy
Seow, Hsien
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Page Two
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
253 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Life Change Events
Hope
Chronic Disease - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781774582961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 W767 2023

Copies

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Life goes on : losing, letting go and living again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10838
Boulanger, Gail. Nanoose Bay, B.C.: Notch Hill Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B763 2002
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
A practical workbook with questions and projects at the end of each chapter. It is not especially about cancer, but includes a wide range of people and experiences.
Author
Boulanger, Gail
Place of Publication
Nanoose Bay, B.C.
Publisher
Notch Hill Books
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Loss - popular works
Life Change Events - popular works
Abstract
A practical workbook with questions and projects at the end of each chapter. It is not especially about cancer, but includes a wide range of people and experiences.
ISBN
0973080205
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B763 2002

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Life after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood : the experience of survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19766
Grinyer, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Grinyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 194 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780415477024 (hbk.)
0415477026 (hbk.)
9780415477031 (pbk.)
0415477034 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009

Copies

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Emotional life of your brain : how its unique patterns affect the way you think, feel, and live--and how you can change them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20701
Davidson, Richard J, Begley, Sharon. New York, NY: Hudson Street Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 D253 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Davidson, Richard J
Begley, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hudson Street Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xviii, 279 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Emotions
Personality
Life Change Events
Brain - physiology
Stress, Psychological
Psychophysiology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781594630897
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM171 D253 2012

Copies

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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120153
Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…
Author
Riggs, Nina
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
310 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Life
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover
ISBN
9781501169359
1501169351
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Life's little book for big decisions : from confusion to clarity in four simple steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124121
Simpson, Trevor. Vancouver, BC: Bellisimo Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Simpson, Trevor
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Bellisimo Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
viii, 156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0973298731
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005

Copies

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Everything health guide to living with breast cancer : an accessible and comprehensive resource for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19748
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio, Stewart, James A. Avon, MA: Adams Media , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carvalho, Lucia Giuggio
Stewart, James A
Place of Publication
Avon, MA
Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 287 p : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781598699210
1598699210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C331 2009

Copies

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I'm too young to have breast cancer! : regain control of your life, career, family, sexuality, and faith

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15347
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Lifeline Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 280 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Survivors - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780895260550
0895260557
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004

Copies

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How to live well with chronic pain and illness : a mindful guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121883
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 337 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Pain - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mindfulness
Compassion
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781614292487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Fall of Freddie the leaf : a story of life for all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8132
Buscaglia, Leo. New York, NY: Slack Incorporated , 1982.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
Author
Buscaglia, Leo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Slack Incorporated
Publication Date
1982
Subjects
Life Change Events
Death
Stress, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
ISBN
94343232898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124344
Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Brams, Robert S.
Coons, Christopher A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781510766167
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021

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Change your questions, change your life : 10 powerful tools for life and work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120981
Adams, Marilee. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Adams, Marilee
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 195 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Inquiry Institute library series
Subjects
Life Style
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Satisfaction
Self-Assessment
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2009

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Between two kingdoms : a memoir of a life interrupted

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124306
Jaouad, Suleika. New York, NY: Random House , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Between 2 kingdoms
Between two kingdoms : what almost dying taught me about living
Author
Jaouad, Suleika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
x, 348 pages : map ; 21 cm
Subjects
Leukemia
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Journalism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780593236994
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 J35b 2021

Copies

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NCCN guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124934
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2024.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N277d 2024
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
36 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychological Distress
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9781960388308
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 N277d 2024
Read Online

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Taking charge of your recovery after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18934
Scalzo, Kathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Scalzo, Kathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 15
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.15
Read Online

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