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Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life
Cancer on 5 a Day How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life - chemo not included
Author: Robert Schimmel, Alan Eisenstock
Stand-up comedian Robert Schimmel's edgy, hilarious, and poignant musings on his battle with cancer. In the spring of 2000, Robert Schimmel was riding high. He'd won the Stand-Up of the Year Award, his HBO special was a huge hit, and his sitcom had been picked up. And then it all came crashing down. Diagnosed with Stage III non-Hodgkin's lymp...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738211589
ISBN-10: 0738211583
Publication Date: 2/25/2008
Pages: 195
Edition: 1st Da Capo Press Ed
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4.4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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bulldoglover22 avatar reviewed Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life on + 105 more book reviews
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I have seen Robert Schimmel's stand up comedy and think he is hysterically funny. I recently saw him on a talk show promoting his book, simultaneously learning of his bout with cancer. There are more and more people being diagnosed with cancer and it has got to be one of the most difficult challenges a person can face in a lifetime, physically and emotionally. After reading his book (in one sitting - I could not put it down), I found that the only disappointment I experienced was the fact that the book ended. His book was captivating from start to finish. Anyone who has battled cancer or has a loved one who is battling this devastating illness will no doubt benefit from his words of wisdom. He is a remarkable individual with an amazing spirit and outlook. His sense of humor which he maintained throughout his diagnoses and treatment is extraordinary and admirable.
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reviewed Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life on + 93 more book reviews
Very quick read - entertaining.


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