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cyranoreads's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. I liked Bernie's view of warm doctor-patient relations, how one can be an "exceptional patient," and the importance of the mind in healing. And I liked Bernie himself (He read the audiobook). Much of his view is anecdote-driven, including his religious belief in miracles(!), so for me there wasn't a lot of value besides "good doctor vibes" and good advice here and there.
erinraeofsunshine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
sgrewal's review against another edition
3.0
A plastic surgeon friend of mine recommended this book because, well, I am dealing with cancer (news flash). It’s a decent book but ultimately the major take away I really took from it wasn’t revolutionary: so much of fighting cancer is mental and people with more positive outlooks do better. While I don’t disagree with the basic sentiment, I do think this sort of thinking does a disservice to those that are dying from cancer. These people weren’t any less strong, mentally or physically. The reality of cancer is that it’s indiscriminate—anyone can get and die from cancer and it’s disingenuous, and downright harmful, to parade “positivity” as the ultimate tool against cancer.
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