October is breast cancer awareness month. I decided to review Barbara Delinsky’s book, Uplift because of that. I love her books and have been a fan of her writing for years because she has an ability to write in such a way that you know her characters intimately. Barbara wrote this book, Uplift, because of her own experience in surviving breast cancer. She says that she is a private person…but, once she had recovered…she discovered that she herself could have used a book like this to help navigate her journey to a healing place.
I have to tell you that I loved this book. It is full of practical tips, sisterly advice, common worries and concerns, moments of healthy rebellion, examples of loving caregivers who give great ideas for support…and lots of encouragement. I think that this book would bring great comfort to a breast cancer survivor and or their loved ones. It would make a great gift from one heart to another. The book is full of very personal stories and it touches the reader. I think that this book is a wonderful tool for the breast cancer patient who is feeling isolated and alone. There is comfort and knowledge to be found between the covers of this book.
The version of the book that I read was copyrighted in 2001 but has since been updated. The book was published by Wheeler Publishing, Inc. You can learn more about the newer version of the book and how to get it here: http://www.barbaradelinsky.com/delinsky-uplift-details.htm. Thank you Barbara Delinsky for giving us a way to empower those that we love and want to support!
Michael Phelps is an amazing swimmer. He set records the whole time he was growing up. He worked with coach Bob Bowman towards improving his time, skill, and stamina. He worked so hard on his focus that he was able to go to the Olympics. He did so well that he won 8 medals…6 Gold ones and 2 Bronze ones. His book talks about the challenges both professionally and personally; as well as, what motivates & inspires him.
Michael’s focus is amazing with regards to setting swimming goals and attaining them. In the book Michael talks about the support systems that help him to keep that focus. His relationship with family members is strong. His relationship with his coach Bob Bowman is a wonderful blend of push, shove and encouragement. It is a good combination.
I would recommend this book for anyone trying to achieve a goal in life. It stresses the sacrifice and the rewards. Some personal challenges are also discussed on being a role model for others…Michael made mistakes in his personal choices and they are addressed as well as the consequences following those choices. The book was published in 2008 and was co-written by Sports Illustrated staff writer, Brian Cazeneuve. It was published by, Sports Publishing, LLC. The book is available on: http://www.amazon.com/ .
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