Monday 26 January 2015

Top Rated Terminal Illness Books

By Janine Hughes


Terminally ill persons and their care givers have numerous titles to read and better cope with their situation. Some of the books are personal experiences while others are narrations of the actions and experiences of care givers. The terminal illness books will take you through the mind of the patient or help you handle your relative or friend better.

The Fault In Our Stars- this is an amazing story by John Green about a teenage girl who has been diagnosed with cancer. She enlists into a support group that is made up of terminally ill teenagers. The book traces the lives of other teenagers battling different conditions. They love and social lives are intriguing.

My Sisters Keeper- this is the work of Randy Pausch that focuses on the reaction after the bombshell about being terminally ill is dropped. It helps you understand this moment. Persons waiting for their results and caregivers will find it very resourceful. It delves into the mind of an anxious patient and tells of their expectations and reactions.

Before I die- Jenny Downham takes you through the life of a patient with only a few months to live. Amidst hospital appointments, drugs with devastating side effects and numerous tests, she comes up with a To Do Before I Die List. The number one on the list is surprisingly sex. The new experiences emanating from the To Do List bring her failing body to life. It is an interesting look at the final stages of life.

Deadline- Ben Wolf always dreamed about that final year. It turns out that he has a terminal disease and will have to change his plans. Within the remaining one year he has sets out to be an excellent footballer, save his drunkard friend and give a headache to his civics teacher. In his attempt to keep his mission a secret, he discovers that other people too have secrets.

Me and the Earl and the Racing Girl- high school espionage intrigues Greg Gaines. He has an accomplice named Earl. Gregs mother forces him to get back with Rachel, a girl diagnosed with leukemia. An idea pops out that Greg can make a movie about Rachel. It is rated The Worst Ever but it acts as a springboard to stardom for Greg, Earl and Rachel. It is now a battle to keep up with the demands of being in the limelight for Greg.

Ruin- Rachel van Dyken explores the conflict in understanding the needs of persons who are terminally ill. Michals appears into the life of a depressed lady with the promise of changing her situation. The patient warns her but he still embarks on the journey. The appearance of Michals makes thing worse for her leading to ruin. The 250 pages capture the conflict in a captivating manner.

Death of a Super Hero- Antony McCarten narrates the story of Donald, a teenager who turns violent because of his condition. His obsession with sex, music and drugs worries his parents and teachers. They wish he can fight his battles without escapism. While the parents hope that the psychologist will offer a solution, he becomes a victim in need of salvation.




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