Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life by Robert Schimmel, Alan Eisenstock
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Book Reviews of Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life
Book Review: Make the best of a bad situation.
Summary: 4 Stars
It's always encouraging when someone beats cancer. And non-Hodgkins lymphoma is especially tough to overcome. Robert Schimmel had the advantage of age, good health, and caring support in his battle. And no doubt his determined sense of humor helped a lot too, besides bringing a welcome uplift to his fellow chemo patients. His book demonstrates that humor grows out of even the direst situation and that horniness survives all assaults.
There are no profound lessons in this volume beyond illustrating that mental attitude can make a bad time a little better. And whether attitude influences healing or not, it usually just feels better to be positive than negative.
Book Review: Thank You Mr. Schimmel!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started reading after lunch today, and couldn't put it down. The writing is compelling and real, and inspiring in so many ways.
I am grateful that Mr. Schimmel lived through it all, and even more grateful that his book enriches our lives by reminding us about what really matters. As a survivor myself, and having lost many relatives to cancer, the book had my emotions all over the place...but through it all, the humor prevails. I can't remember ever reading a book that had me laughing and crying at the same time.
This book is in my collection after seeing him on Conan, and it's going to get a lot more readings from here on out. It's a keeper.
Book Review: Absolutely Inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
Humor is a gift, and Robert Schimmel has the gift.
While some readers might think: "Cancer is no laughing matter", Schimmel's story shows how the use of laughter can lead a patient through the terror of cancer diagnosis and the devastating effects of treatment.
If you or someone you know has heard the dreaded words: "You have cancer", get this book. It's absolutely inspiring, and will help you to laugh through your tears.
Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Robert has been one of my favorite comedians since the mid 80s. This is a very touching book. It sounds cliche, but it'll make you laugh and it'll make you cry. Being one of the worlds top comedians he is really able to tackle such heavy topics in a amusing way.
Definitely a must read for anyone experiencing something similar or for any of his fans.
Book Review: Great as Always
Summary: 4 Stars
I remember Robert from the mid eighties and he has been my favorite stand-up since then. Robert keeps you rolling with laughter from cover to cover, and kept alot of people involved rolling throughout his ordeal.