Woody Weingarten
Författare till Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner's breast cancer
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The care giver spouse is often forgotten and attitudes to expression of their suffering can be seen as selfish. After all they are not the ones whose life is threatened. What Weingarten reminds us is that they are expected to be the strong support for their loved one. No, they are not going through the pain and uncertainty but they are going through the anguish of seeing a loved one suffer. ‘Rollercoaster’ helps us understand that. It also helps women suffering from cancer to understand what their partner is experiencing. Support is needed for both partners, by both partners.
Woody and his wife are an exceptional couple, very much in love and, at most times, during the ordeal they shared with her breast cancer unselfish.
The author not only chronicles the ups and downs of their relationship but also aspects of and alternatives for treatment and available support programs for both men and women.
In addition to his own emotive ups and downs he sensitively records those of his of his beloved wife also.
Rollercoaster is not just for partners of people suffering from breast cancer; it’s advice on dealing with the suffering of a loved one applies to any life-threatening condition.
My rating 5*
This review is also on my website www.pam.id.au… (mer)