Description
The Cancer Path was the Award-Winning Finalist in the Health/Cancer category in the 2013 USA Best Book Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. It was an also the Honorable Mention in the New York Book Festival 2013 in the category of Spiritual books.
This book was translated into Chinese.
“Everyone wonders how they would confront cancer, should they develop it. Let Paulette Sherman be your guide. This is an inspiring account of her experience of breast cancer demonstrating courage, wisdom, resilience, and insight, told with love, compassion, and understanding.”
~ Larry Dossey, MD Author: HEALING WORDS, REINVENTING MEDICINE, and THE ONE MIND
“Paulette Sherman writes her beautiful story of healing, resilience and love. Read this book and discover how to conquer even your worst fears with love.”
-Eva Selhub, MD Author of, THE LOVE RESPONSE
“When we can love our fate and learn from our journey through hell, in one form or another, we become life coaches for others. Paulette’s experience can help guide you through the journey into cancer land and help you to find the path which will guide you out and learn how to be a survivor.”
-Bernie Siegel, MD
Author of FAITH, HOPE & HEALING and HELP ME TO HEAL
“One does not know cancer until you experience it. The initial fear of the unknown shocks you into isolation and helpless. I understand this as the husband of a breast cancer survivor. And I also know that the courage from our spiritual nature brings hope and the resolve to fight. Paulette Sherman has described this beautifully in her struggle and victory. Her story of fear, spiritual healing, love and mind/body interventions is an outstanding plan for those in need.”
-Dr. James D Baird Author of HAPPINESS GENES
“There has never been a more thoroughly written book on breast cancer. Paulette has detailed not only the real life experience of living with and surviving the cancer but also outlines in detail all the options available to women as they search for the best options.”
-Dr. John Salerno, The Salerno Center
Author of The Silver Cloud Diet.
“Dr. Paulette Sherman demonstrates the power of spirituality and inner wisdom in dealing with difficult challenges in life. Illness is a spiritual journey and Paulette’s experience is an inspiring witness to the power of spirituality in each person’s life—in health and in illness. The book should be read by health professional students, for it reminds all caregivers to honor the whole person—mind, body and spirit.”
-Christina M. Puchalski, MD Physician
Author of Time for Listening and Caring and Making Healthcare Whole
Professor of Medicine, Director, The George Washington University’s Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish)
“Paulette Sherman’s moving story about her new life after cancer inspires all cancer survivors and, what is more, gives all of us powerful ideas and tools – like yoga – for handling any challenge in life.”
– Tari Prinster, a cancer survivor and yoga teacher
Author Yoga Prescription: Using Yoga to Reclaim Your Life During and After Cancer Founder of yoga4cancer and The Retreat Project
“As a physician, I have great admiration for people such as Paulette Sherman, who continue to live their best life despite their personal health obstacles and work hard to support others facing similar circumstances. I am so inspired by Paulette’s courage and positive energy, her resilience and ability to take all her challenges in stride. Her step by step, holistic approach is sure to be immensely helpful to those struggling to cope with a diagnosis of cancer.”
-Karen Levine-Tanco MD Beth Israel Hospital
“With the understanding befitting a psychologist and the chatty tone of your best friend, Sherman empowers her readers! Comprehensive, creative, practical and rich with resources, The Cancer Path offers something for everyone!”
-Susan Silberstein, PhD Author of Hungry for Health and Hungrier for HealthFounder
Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
Book Description:
The Cancer Path is a memoir/self-help book about a woman who views cancer as spiritual path. Dr. Sherman describes it as her ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ of cancer experience. As a psychologist, mother, wife and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Sherman viewed cancer as a Zen stick that promoted self-care, healing and greater wholeness. It was a springboard to examine her body, mind, emotions and Spirit. This context made this challenging year of treatment an eternal gift.
She wrote this book so that other cancer survivors could learn these spiritual lessons too. Her wish is that the cancer experience can lead to deeper healing and growth. The Cancer Path examines healing on all four levels, examining controversial questions related to cancer treatment, addressing coping strategies, healing resources and providing many practical tips along the way. Dr. Sherman references over sixty books as milestones along your path.
The Cancer Path will help you:
* Feel less alone on this startling & challenging journey
* Develop a Healing Team that supports you
* Explore ways to process your emotions
* Find Spiritual meaning in your illness
* Choose positive thoughts and a powerful context about your cancer
* Explore the research on controversial issues related to your cancer treatment
* Examine diet, movement and alternative therapies for your body
* Consider the role of meditation and prayer
* Reflect upon the spiritual lessons you receive on your cancer path
* Marry healing on all four levels for optimal holistic growth …And so much more!
Dr. Sherman felt that her cancer path brought her spiritual purpose into focus and she wants the same for you!
Book Details:
Paperback: 402 pages
Publisher: My Dating School (May 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0985246944
ISBN-13: 978-0985246945
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches