Angels and Bolters

by Karen Ritchie

When you are diagnosed with cancer, strange things happen to other people. Bolters are friends who disappear. Preachers tell you what to eat, how to think, and even what to feel. Angels know what you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401040861
• ISBN13: 9781401040864
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.6"

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Angels and Bolters is MUST for those touched by cancer.Dr Ritchie gives readers comfort and support by identifying the various characters one meets such as:"Virtual bolters may be physically present but act as if you were no longer there. They ignore you, as if you were invisible. You find yourself not invited to events, as if you didn't exist."and the Clueless "Cancer is not really a problem. (e.g., Losing your hair/body part/health is not really a problem.)Cancer is really a blessing. (You'll find out who your friends are. Cancer is a gift from God because you are so strong.)You caused your cancer.(Remember that time you had a negative thought? You are not praying hard enough.)" "Preachers are anxious to give you advice and information. They are convinced that they know what is best for you, and they go out of their way to share their answers."Angels - "An angel knows how to listen to the answer, how to listen to what you say and to what you're not saying. You can cry with angels and you can laugh with them, sometimes both at the same time."Travelers - "For fellow travelers, your cancer journey is their journey. Family members become fellow travelers out of necessity. Others stick with you by choice.When you have cancer, they have it too. And in some ways their journey is harder, a time of frustration and powerlessness. While you can fight the cancer, they can only observe." This book is a terrific gift for yourself and your friends.