{"product_id":"the-silver-lining-a-supportive-and-insightful-guide-to-breast-cancer","title":"The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  As a healthy  happy thirty-nine-year-old mother with no family history of breast cancer  being diagnosed with the disease rocked Hollye Jacobss world. Having worked as a nurse  social worker  and child development specialist for fifteen years  she suddenly found herself in the position of moving into the hospital bed. She was trained as a clinician to heal. In her role as patient  the healing process became personal.  Exquisitely illustrated with full-color photographs by Hollyes close friend  award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina  The Silver Lining is both Hollyes memoir and a practical  supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. In the first section of each chapter  she describes with humor and wisdom her personal experience and gives details about her diagnosis  treatment  side effects  and recovery.  The second section of each chapter is told from Hollyes point of view as a medical expert. In addition to providing a glossary of important terms and resources  she addresses the physical and emotional aspects of treatment  highlights what patients can expect  and provides action steps  including:  What to do when facing a diagnosis How to find the best and most supportive medical team What questions to ask What to expect at medical tests How to talk with and support children How to relieve or avoid side effects How to be a supportive friend or family member How to find Silver Linings  Looking for and finding Silver Linings buoyed Hollye from the time of her diagnosis throughout her double mastectomy  chemotherapy  radiation  and recovery. They gave her the balance and perspective to get her through the worst days  and they compose the soul of the book.  The Silver Lining of Hollyes illness is that she can now use the knowledge gleaned from her experience to try to make it better for those who have to follow her down this difficult path. This is why she is sharing her story. Hollye is the experienced girlfriend who wants to help shed some light in the darkness  provide guidance through the confusion  and hold your hand every step of the way.  At once comforting and instructive  realistic and inspiring  The Silver Lining is a visually beautiful  poignant must-read for everyone who has been touched by cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965425479733,"sku":"ByrdShop_147676350X","price":41.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781476763507.jpg?v=1770496363","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-silver-lining-a-supportive-and-insightful-guide-to-breast-cancer","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}