Nordie's at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women ""too Young"" for Breast Cancer

by Jennifer Johnson, Kim Carlos, Patti Balwanz, et al.

Book Overview

A diagnosis of breast cancer before the age of thirty had brought Patti, Jana, Jennifer, and Kim together for a monthly lunch at their local Nordstrom's caf , but it was a desire to provide hope to others that would make them friends for life. The fruit of their lunchtime labor, Nordie's at Noon shares the personal stories of each of these courageous women. A source of humor, strength, inspiration, and education, the book is a celebration of friendship...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738211125
• ISBN13: 9780738211121
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I bought this for my mom, a breast cancer survivor. I had read a bit of it before I gave it to her and really like the style, very clever and real. My mom did say she is enjoying the book but would have rather had it while she was going through her treatments. She says that it is hard to go back to that place in time be it in films, tv, or books. She is very involved in helping other women going through treatments and says that she plans to use this book to help her new friends. Best of luck to those of you out there facing this horrible cancer or have loved ones in this situation, but you are never alone and there are always angels when you least expect it.

Grab the tissues!

I bought this book because the four authors are from Kansas City and I am really glad I did! I enjoyed reading their courageous stories and it was a real eye-opener about living with cancer and the toll the treatments took on their bodies. Their stories were a real-life account of what living with cancer is like. The book was a little repetitive at times, but overall very well written. Highly recommended!

Fall in live with four brave women

This book was fabulous. I have never left a comment on a book before, but feel the need to share just how great this is. Since encountering several of my own scares, this book opened my eyes to what can lie ahead. It answers questions honestly and openly. It is not only informative but also personal. Read it for yourself, you will never forget Patti, Jana, Kim and Jennifer!

Have tissue handy

As others have mentioned, I read the review in People magazine and picked up the book the next day. The approach taken by the authors is a great approach with each woman sharing her experience on the journey. I would recommend this book to any woman I know (and have). But if I were to give it as a gift, I'd include a package of tissues alongside!

I feel like I know these four women!

Nordies at Noon is a great read! Each of the four women tell their stories of their battle with breast cancer. The book is broken up into chapters that focus on one aspect (diagnosis, etc). After reading about these women, I felt like I knew them. It is very informative and puts breast cancer on the level of the average reader.