This writer's group of breast cancer survivors explores the darkness and the light of dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, the most common cancer in American women. The prose, poetry, and vignettes offered in this wonderful collection are presented with power and an honesty that sometimes takes your breath away. For example, one entry is on thoughts of suicide -- something even we breast cancer survivors rarely confess to each other. The writer talks starkly about being surprised to find herself planning (just in case) an act that she had always found dispicable, and speaking with tremndous candor and bravery about her thoughts and reasons for even looking at the issue. Some of the entries are also just plain funny, with the kind of irony that serious illness or disaster sometimes engenders. I'll always keep a vivid image of the account of one of the writer's brothers shopping for Astroglide for her when it was unavailable in her part of the country -- and he did this shopping in full clerical gear and collar! As a two-time breast cancer survivor (so far), I've used this book to focus my own thinking and to help offer peer-to-peer support to other women facing the challenges of the disease and the changes it brings to their lives. I've shared it with my husband to help him understand even more fully the range of effects and emotions caused by breast cancer. I've read whole chapters of it aloud as a member of a therapy group for women with advanced breast cancer. The book has helped us as we explore issues arising from dealing with a less-than-favorable long-term prognosis and the existential questions that arise from being in that situation. If you have or have had breast cancer and have ever wondered, "Does anyone else feel this way, or am I just crazy??" buy this and read it! Believe me, you are not alone! If you have not had the disease, but perhaps are a friend or relative of someone with breast cancer, and if you want to know the emotional experience of having breast cancer, this is the book for you. Can You Come Here Where I Am? is an invaluble resource and also a comfort in showing the common threads of experiencing the diagnosis, treatment and aftermath of breast cancer.

A wonderful, uplifting, funny and enchanting look at the lives of seven women struggling and living through the rigors of diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. As every woman's nightmare became reality for these women, they chose to pour out their disbelief, anger, frustration and their determination in intensely personal vignettes about life, loss, priorities and survival.

I began this book expecting to be depressed, but found myself laughing as well as crying at vagaries of the medical profession, the common ways we all deceive ourselves, and the ultimate hopefulness of spirit. This is not another book about how to deal with diagnosis, nor is it the narrative of a miracle. It is the lyrical (and sometimes in-your-face) story of the ordinary and extraordinary events that punctuate all our lives.

A wonderful book for anyone touched by breast cancer - survivor, family member or friend - and I suppose that includes all of us.

The Candymaker's Gift put spiritual truths into a charming story of the origin of the candy cane. It focuses on the importance of Jesus, the one whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. The scripture that is presented is challenging and possibly life-changing.

All of us are looking for new traditions we can start at holiday time. Helen Haidle has given us a look at the candy cane that can bring the full meaning of Christmas into our homes every Christmas. It is the story of the candymaker who wanted to be able to give to his customers a candy that would represent the birth of Jesus. Between the candymaker and his granddaughter, we now have a sweet treat to help us remember. I will read this book every year to both my children and grandchildren.

This little book is a gem for any one who lives with cats and loves them with a passion. Each quotation sums up completely the personality and humor of the cat - and yes, cats DO have a sense of humor - they have to, remember, they live with us imperfect Humans!

Leonardo Da Vinci knew exactly what
he was saying when he described kittens
as each being a masterpiece.

I am so in love with any cat book that
I have to resist buying every one I see.
This one in particular captured my attention.

Cat and Quotes! What is not to love.

"Human beings are drawn to cats
because they are all we are not
-self-contained, elegant in everything they do,
relaxed, assured, glad of company,
yet still possessing secret lives.

-Pam Brown

For the cat lover in you...

In "Century of Dishonor" author Helen jackson has written an indepth and scholarly account of the US government's policy of instiutionalized "Indian" extermination. Jackson's account of the infamous "Trail of Tears" in which 17,000 Cherokees were forcibly removed from their homes and driven at bayonet point to Oklahoma by the US Army,an unspeakable atrocity in which only half the Cherokee population survived. In her summation of the treatment accorded to the Cherokees, Helen Jackson writes that "In the whole history of our Government's dealing with the Indian tribes, there is no record so black as the record of perfidy to this nation. There will come a time in the remote future when, to the student of American history, it will seem well-nigh incredible."

"Century of Dishonor" remains essential reading for those who wonder where Hitler obtained the background material on concentration camps and genocide: US government frontier policy. A captivating, astute and indespensible addition to American history.

Helen Hunt Jackson was the widowed wife of a succesful Pennsilvanian buisness man. She was acostomed to many trips to the frontier west, upon which she had many interactions with the local indians there. She was greatly distresed at their condition. Which led her to become an author. She once said that regalrdless of where you open the book on the american indian, there is not a year or page without a dark stain. This book was as influential on the people of her time as Harriet Beacher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin was on the people in antebellum america. Certainly a must read for all history enthusiasts

This easy-to-follow guide is packed with timelines and practical tips. Monthly checklists help students stay on top of the planning, testing, application, and selection process. Interspersed with these monthly checklists are tips and strategies to conquer many frustrations freshment experience -- such areas as time management, stress reduction, creative problem solving, and reading, listening and speaking skills. College Countdown is the book a student reads as a high school freshman and, four years later, tucks the dogeared copy into his/her suitcase as (s)he heads off to college.

It helped me get in the Colorado School of Mines among others. It is Practical, Useful, and it is Short.

Remodeling our cottage we wanted a book that would show us as much information as possible and this the book. If you are interested in reading how to go about a project and where to get information on everything from the wall coverings, appliances, contractors and even alas the kitchen sink, check this book out.

This is a wonderful book showing a wide range of kitchen styles from modern to country and blue and white to classical. It explains design secrets that help you create a beautiful, yet practical cooking space.

The book starts out with a short quiz that helps you determine your cooking lifestyle needs. It then discuses backsplashes, flooring, cabinets, storage and ventilation. In addition there are several cook's stories telling all about their history and about their dream kitchens.

I like the way the kitchens selected for the book combine aesthetics and ergonomics. The emphasis is on kitchens that work rather than on the latest technological gadgets. There are tons of ideas that can make any kitchen more functional.

There is a great resource list in the back, including website addresses, for finding accessories, appliance manufactures, lighting and hardware. Whether you are a professional chef or want to use your kitchen as a social gathering place, this book can be a great help to you.

As soon as I flipped through the first couple of pages, I had to have it! This book really shows the love these great animals deserve. It's great seeing other spoiling their 'kids' like my husband and I do. If you love your pal/buddy/baby, you gotta get it!

This is one of those where actions speak louder than words with the many pictures in this book. It's great to know there are those who love their dogs as much as my husband and I do. This book will make you laugh - you gotta have it!

This little book is quite unique. Although written in English, it presents some interesting snippets of German culture. I love the cover: a picture of Der Rattenfänger von Hameln (The Pied Piper of Hamlin). I have my own language school, and hold a Master's degree and PA Teaching Certification in German. This will be a great text for me to use to introduce German culture to children OR adults. Gott sei dank, the author does not depend on stereotypical examples, such as the Alps, Lederhosen, Wurst, Bier, to present the numbers from 1-10. Whether he is well acquainted with Germany's culture and history through his own study of German, or not, the author, nevertheless, reflects his wish to provide accurate information. I offer kudos to him for his attention to correct English grammar as well. I can't wait until Count Your Way Through Germany 1-20 comes out!

As a teacher of German in an elementary school, it is always difficult to find appropriate (if any) books to use in the classroom. Although this book is written in English, therefore technically off-limits in my German-only program, it has wonderful cultural ties that can be used at some point in my classes. The pictures, if nothing else, give a lot of information about German culture. This is also a great book for regular classroom teachers wanting to introduce a new culture to their students. What a thrill to find!

I agree with everything the first review spoke of. I enjoyed this book immensly and read it in three days. The book does hold you and keeps you there. If you are Catholic or not, you will enjoy this book. The familiar places of the Pacific Northwest made the book even more enjoyable. Looking forward to any new books that Helen Hein will write.

Set primarily in the Pacific Northwest, this novel captures your heart, mind and imagination. It is a compelling story of a loving relationship developing between two people coming from vastly different cultural, moral, and faith perspectives.

It is hard not to fall in love with the strong-willed, yet faithful and compassionate heroine. Similiarly, the growth and maturation of her love interest in ways far beyond his career was authentic and fascinating.

Along with being a great story which moves at just the right pace, this book provokes thought and encourages some personal attention to the deeper issues of faith, morality, boundaries, personal redemption, and freedom.

As you can tell, in my view, this book is a big winner!

It is one that is already in my personal library and will be one I'll definitely read again.

I highly recommend it!!

Prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime. Crime Times Nine will take you on a memorable journey through time. Helen Rose cleverly details nine unique mysteries in various settings from Ancient China to the 1920's. Be ready to experience a potpourri of emotions: you will laugh, cry, and and look under your bed at night before going to sleep with your light on!

As you read this book, you will not only participate in solving century old crimes, you will experience the lavish and ornate lifestyles of the past.

A must read! You cannot put it down!

A great read for mystery fans. Several of the stories took place in different historical times: Prohibition era, ancient China, old western. Much research apparently went into the stories and they keep one on the edge of the seat, avidly turning pages to find out " whodunit". Couldn't put it down !