Etiquette of Illness: What to Say When You Can't Find the Words
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  • Posted November 19, 2012

    A Must Read for everyone!

    As one who is dealing with chronic illness as well as having dealt with losing close family members to cancer, I highly recommend this book! Sometimes there is no "right" thing to say, but saying SOMETHING is better than acting like there's nothing wrong.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 20, 2008

    Also useful for those of us who are ill

    When I discovered I had lymphoma I told family and friends of my diagnosis. I was surprised at the variety of reactions. I was shocked at some of the well-meaning but insensitive comments some people made. I am also totally blown away by the thoughtful and uplifting words and gestures of others. Susan Halpern is correct when she says that many people's comments have more to do with their own situation than with mine. This is a thoughful guide for well-meaning people to say and do things that are respectful and supportive to a person who is temporarily ill, chronically ill or dying. I got what was promised from the title, but I was delighted that she included helpful and respectful responses that an ill person can use to handle insensitive comments. As we all know or will know people that are ill, I highly recommend this book to anyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 19, 2005

    Simple advice on hard subject

    Communication during an illness, especially one as frightening as cancer, can be difficult at best. This book is the best I have seen on simple advice for patients and loved ones on how to communicate with each other. It gives practical advice on everything from making a phone call to talking to children. I highly recommend this for anyone who works with families and patients and for patients and loved ones of patients with cancer and other life-challenging or life-threatening illnesses.

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