Bald in the Land of Big Hair: A True Story
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060955260 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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A terrific book with real heart and humor. This is an amazing book. As a cancer survivor, I understood and appreciated the author's humorous take on cancer--on life, for that matter. But I think this book will be just as--if not more--moving, funny, and important for people who haven't dealt with cancer. It's a wonderful reminder that it ca. Hilarious and Heartbreaking About Cancer Review of Bald in the Land of Big Hair (a true story) by Joni Rodgers. HarperCollins, 2001. Hardback. 253 pages. ISBN: 0-06-019588-6Rodgers is the author of two novels, Crazy for Trying, and Sugarland, but has made an impression in the non-fiction field by writing her cancer memoir, and being a key. "Bald In The Land Of Big Hair" according to sarah szewczyk. Bald In The Land Of Big HairThis Book is a real life story by Joni Rodgers. Joni had been living a life with hardly any cares in the world. She had two wonderful children and a loving husband. She had a great life! Then suddenly everything changed. She discovered she had can
More than just a cancer book, this is a deeply affecting memoir of one woman's struggle to come to terms with everything that life throws her way.Ultimately, this is a moving celebration of the true meaning of human triumph and courage, the importance of community and the imperative of living everyday with joy.. Bald in the Land of Big Hair is the hilarious-and often heartbreaking-tale of Joni Rodgers's journey through the badlands of cancer told with humor, occasional anger, and unflinching honesty
While essentially a story about cancer and its implications, the vehicle is Rodgers herself. Yet that is just what Rodgers has attempted with considerable success in this memoir of her bout with cancer. Agent, Laurie Harper. (Feb.) Forecast: Despite its flaws, Rodgers's book will appeal to women, especially those who enjoy feel-good, strong-women-discovering-themselves memoirs. From Publishers Weekly At first blush, a lighthearted romp through the horrors of chemotherapy seems like a stretch. She portrays herself as a rebellious, somewhat loopy woman who, almost despite herself, managed to find professional success, marry a good husband and have two kids. The memoir that sprang from it, though, is stronger on anecdote than insight. Into this setting comes an intruder in the form of a lump in her neck and a puzzling loss of energy: she has a virulent lymphoma that requires aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy. While Rodgers's attempt to convey serious busine